improving brain cell survival after brain injury


	improving brain cell survival after brain injury

einbar

6-18-2008 5:20 AM

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6-18-2008 6:15 AM

Elfrida

Great news - but, alas too late for so many - including my son who was injured by his (so-called) "natural" parents shortly after birth, 16 years ago.

Still, stem cell research holds out some hope.

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