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Using our Brains
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A University of Sydney brain donor program
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This recent article exploring brain donation in the US is an insightful read to anyone considering becoming a donor or wanting to learn more about the process. It follows the journey of a recent brain donor and his family during the final days of his life. nytimes.com/2024/07/06/hea…
www.nytimes.com Your Brain Holds Secrets. Scientists Want to Find Them. (Published 2024) Many Americans plan to donate their organs for transplants or their bodies for medical science. Few realize that there’s a growing need for their brains, too. According to the Australian Burden of Disease Study 2023, mental health conditions and substance use disorders were the second leading cause of ill-health and premature death among Australians. This reinforces the vital need for continued research into these areas.
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