The Petri Dish

The Petri Dish Podcast

Punch Drunk: Boxing, football, and why chronic brain trauma matters

17 ŞUB, 201424 DAK

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In this episode, we discuss what is known about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), an increasingly discussed issue due to its effects on current and former football players. We discuss who else CTE affects, what is happening in the brain of affected individuals, and how more research is needed to solve this serious problem.