Navy wants troops wearing brain-scanners into war

The Pentagon's been pushing for better ways to diagnose, treat and prevent wartime brain injuries. Last year, they requested proposals for pharmacological methods to stave off PTSD. New genetic tests and brain scans, meant to identify war-fighters who are "vulnerable" to stress reactions, are ongoing. Now, the Navy's looking to speed up the diagnosis of brain trauma, with a portable, weather-proof, multipurpose brain scanner.

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