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Brain Banks

Posted on September 22, 2008

From the CBC:Brain banks: Crucial for research, clamouring for donorsLast Updated: Monday, September 22, 2008 7:56 AM ETBy Gloria Troyer CBC NewsRead the full article[snip]Brain banks. The work they do is not widely publicized most people who consider signing donor cards think along the lines of organs such as the hearts and kidneys for transplant but it's crucial for many researchers trying to understand the causes and characteristics of myriad diseases. Brain donations and brain banks are absolutely essential to neurological and psychiatric research, says Dr. Margaret Fahnestock, ...

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