X-Message-Number: 24519
From: "John de Rivaz" <>
Subject: brain diseases and pollution
Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 14:59:44 +0100

The brain damage and pollution story hasn't hit the BBC yet, but this search
reveals some interesting articles, including an earlier story linking
pollution and strokes:



http://newssearch.bbc.co.uk/cgi-bin/search/results.pl?scope=newsukfs&tab=news&q=brain+disease+pollutant&go.x=46&go.y=15

brain damage irreversible by any technology is always a worry to
cryonicists.

On a more positive note, the following was found in this search:

Nicotine-like drugs could beat Alzheimer's

>>
Scientists are developing nicotine-like compounds to treat disorders such as
Alzheimer's disease.
The substances have already been used to repair damaged memory ability in
rats.
<<

the article goes on to say

>>
any benefits nicotine may offer are far outweighed by the potential harm of
smoking.

And a leading doctor said people must not link the benefits of nicotine
directly with smoking cigarettes.

The scientists also warned that no-one should light up to prevent the onset
of Alzheimer's.
<<

more on http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/210688.stm

-- 
Sincerely, John de Rivaz:  http://John.deRivaz.com for websites including
Cryonics Europe, Longevity Report, The Venturists, Porthtowan, Alec Harley
Reeves - inventor, Arthur Bowker - potter, de Rivaz genealogy,  Nomad .. and
more

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