Charity News from Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003Emory University Scientists Use Enzymes to Enhance Regeneration of Damaged Peripheral Nerves in MiceEmory University | Scientists at Emory University School of Medicine were able to enhance significantly the re-growth of damaged peripheral nerves in mice by treating them with enzymes that counteracted a growth-blocking mechanism. Several Commonly Used Pesticides Are Toxic to Mitochondria in Laboratory Experiments Emory University | Scientists at Emory University School of Medicine have found in laboratory experiments that several commonly used pesticides are just as toxic or even more toxic to the mitochondria of cells than the pesticide rotenone. Yerkes Researchers Discover Natural Brain Chemical Reduces Effects of Cocaine Emory University | Researchers at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center at Emory, have shown that CART peptide reduces some effects of cocaine when additional amounts are administered to the region of the brain that is associated with reward and addiction. Target House 200 brings in more than $80,000 for St. Jude patients St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (ALSAC) | The checkered flag has waved on the first Target House 200 NASCAR Busch Series race on Saturday, Nov. 8, and the winners are the kids at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Vital sign device improves resuscitation monitoring American Heart Association | A small device, called "Vital Dust," can give doctors the "big picture" of patients' vital signs, researchers reported today during the Resuscitation Science Symposium at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2003.
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