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Transplanted Human Stem Cells Prolong Survival In Mouse Model Of Rare Brain Disease redOrbit Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:43 PM PDT A new study finds substantial improvement in a mouse model of a rare, hereditary neurodegenerative disease after transplantation of normal human neural stem cells. Survey highlights trainee teachers' misconceptions about the brain PhysOrg Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:41 PM PDT (PhysOrg.com) -- Many teachers appear to be leaving training college with serious misconceptions about how the brain functions, new research suggests. Playing Tetris May Build Up Your Brain MedicineNet.com Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:29 PM PDT Title: Playing Tetris May Build Up Your Brain Category: Health News Created: 9/2/2009 4:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 9/3/2009 Genentech's Hedgehog Signal Inhibitor Helped Patients With Advanced Skin And Brain Cancers Medical News Today Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:19 PM PDT A new type of experimental anti-cancer drug developed by Genentech, which inhibits the hedgehog signalling pathway, was effective in treating patients with advanced skin cancer. It was also very effective at first in treating a patient with an advanced type of brain cancer, and initial results were dramatic, but after a few months the cancer became resistant to the drug. Half-marathon challenge for Taunton foursome This is West Country Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:09 PM PDT FAMILY and friends of a Taunton toddler with a rare form of brain cancer will be lacing up their running shoes for a fundraising half-marathon on Sunday. Torah And Ted Kennedy’s Politics Baltimore Jewish Times Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:08 PM PDT Hailed by many as perhaps the greatest senator of the 20th century, Edward “Ted” Kennedy died last week following a 15-month-long battle with brain cancer. Editorial: Remembering a Lion NDSU Spectrum Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:33 PM PDT As the flags fly at half-mast, and the news channels play tributes to an American Hero, the nation mourns the loss of the last Kennedy brother, who passed away last Tuesday evening after a losing battle with brain cancer. NewsMakers SMDC physician receives cancer research grant BusinessNorth Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:41 AM PDT An SMDC Cancer Center hematologist/oncologist will test a new combination of chemotherapy drugs to treat the type of brain cancer that claimed the life of Sen. Edward Kennedy. Dying Manson follower denied parole CNN Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:28 AM PDT Former Manson Family member Susan Atkins, who stabbed actress Sharon Tate to death and scrawled "PIG" on the door in her blood 40 years ago, was denied parole, California prison officials said. Atkins, who has brain cancer, is almost sure to die in prison. Sanibel resident remembers Senator Ted Kennedy CaptivaSanibel.com Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:18 AM PDT Over the last days, I have been very contemplative and emotional regarding the passing of Senator Edward Kennedy. This is somewhat surprising given that his battle with brain cancer was made known well over a year ago.

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