OJ Simpson's brain will not be donated to science to study CTE

Some scientists have requested the brain of the former NFL running back to be donated ... their brains to science, reports The Daily Mail. Excessive aggression is known to be a main symptom of CTE. Read More

Why O.J. Simpson’s Family ‘Don’t Want’ Late Football Player’s Brain Tested for CTE

After their deaths, some NFL players donate their brains to science to study the impact of the sport on their health. Not O.J. Simpson, who died at 76 on April 10 following a storied football career — ... Read More

O.J. Simpson feared he had CTE but his family has said a ‘hard no’ to brain study

During the Buffalo News interview, while Simpson was having trouble remembering some details about an NFL player, he said, “That’s my CTE kicking ... as the Los Angeles Times reported. Read More

O.J. Simpson's brain will not be donated to CTE research: report

of the 376 former NFL players studied, a startling 345, or nearly 92%, were found to have CTE. READ ON THE FOX NEWS APP The Mayo Clinic describes CTE as a degenerative brain disease that is ... Read More

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