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September 2004

» Le Pismo Dunes Endurance Beach Race

Published 09/28/2004 | September 2004 , Recreation | Rating:

On October 23 and 24, 2004 the Central Coast Motorcycle Association (CCMA) is hosting a special and unique fundraiser motorcycle and ATV race at the Oceano Dunes SVRA, (aka Pismo Dunes) located on the Central Coast of California. Inspired by the infamous Le-Trouquet Beach Race in France, the race will start within a rooster tail of the surf, and run a 6+ mile course winding through the dunes. It is the first race of its kind in the Oceano Dunes. It is a knobbies only race (no paddles) designed for all types of dirt racers; with the primary goal being a fun race for good causes.

» Mice regrow damaged spinal cord

Published 09/13/2004 | September 2004 , Research | Unrated

Scar block encourages nerves in spine to regenerate.

Damaged spinal cords in mice have been encouraged to grow back by blocking a scar-causing molecule. The result suggests a fresh approach to treatments for sufferers of spinal cord injury.

Spinal cord injuries have long been considered incurable because the affected nerve cells do not grow back. Depending on the site and severity of damage, patients can be left paralysed and unable to control important bodily functions.