Family of Seau will allow brain to be studied
Junior Seau - LB - New England Patriots
May 4, 2012 - 8:20 AM ET
The family of Junior Seau will allow the deceased NFL star's brain to be studied by researchers, most likely at Boston University School of Medicine.
There are similarities between Seau's suicide and that of former Bears safety Dave Duerson, who also died of a self-inflicted gunshot to the chest. Researchers will seek evidence of brain damage as the result of concussions. ESPN reports the forensic pathologist who first identified chronic brain damage as a factor in the deaths of some NFL players has already flown to San Diego to take part in the autopsy.
Source: Los Angeles Times
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