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Human brains make their own marijuana UPI Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:08 PM PDT NEW YORK, April 21 (UPI) -- Human brains make proteins that act directly on the marijuana receptors inside the brain, U.S. and Brazilian scientists said. New neurons don’t heal Science News Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:07 PM PDT Study shows neurogenesis doesn’t produce all the cell types needed to repair brain injury New twist in Shanno tale Hindustan Times Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:36 PM PDT The postmortem report of eleven-year-old Shanno Khan, who reportedly died after standing in the sun at an MCD-run school, has revealed that she was suffering from “brain fever”. Exercising the Brain Keeps Seniors Mentally Sharp Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:31 PM PDT ROSEVILLE, Calif.----There are many consequences associated with aging, but none may be more frustrating for seniors than memory loss and mental decline. A new approach to aging, based on the belief that the mind - just like the body - can be trained to increase its strength and performance, is taking hold. Sober game keeps first responders on their toes South Bend Tribune Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:04 PM PDT Imagine being a first responder heading toward a major explosion or chemical spill with memories of Sept. 11 flooding your brain. Now think again, with the benefit of having played out those scenarios and your response to them. Brain, spinal cord injury patients in Alberta test devices to restore movement CBC Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:46 PM PDT People with brain or spinal cord injuries in Alberta are testing new technologies designed to improve their lives by restoring movement. Sportsmedicine: Understanding the Stretch Reflex (or Myotatic Reflex) RunnersWeb.com Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:46 PM PDT The nervous system of mammals is very complex. For most major actions in the body the brain must decide what movement or action must be taken, the nerve impulses must be transmitted out of the brain, down the spinal cord and out to the intended receiver. Brain injury baby's £6.3m award BBC News Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:27 PM PDT The parents of a girl who was brain damaged during her birth at a Hertfordshire hospital are awarded £6.3m. Seahawks have many positions of need Everett Herald Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:11 PM PDT The Seattle Seahawks' collective brain trust uses no crutches to help explain the pitiful four months that made up the 2008 NFL season. Yes, injuries were a huge part of the equation. But Tim Ruskell and Co. can admit now that the Seahawks have plenty of needs heading into this weekend's NFL draft. Davis making progress: Marco girl rallying after extensive brain surgery Marco Eagle Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:10 PM PDT After an eight-hour surgical procedure at Miami Childrens Hospital, the prognosis for Marco Islander Olivia Davis, 10, is encouraging

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