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 Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=24519