FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 21, 2020ALS biomarker found in children’s teethResearchers have identified a new, early biomarker for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on the teeth of children. Patients who were diagnosed with ALS in adulthood showed signs of dysregulation uptake of a mixture of essential elements, including zinc, copper, lead, and tin, on their teeth. The study is the first to show clear signatures at birth and within the first decade of life for ALS. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·April 6, 2019Do minerals play a role in development of multiple sclerosis?Study finds no association between mineral levels or dietary mineral intake and an increased risk of multiple sclerosis. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 10, 2016Copper is Essential for Burning FatResearchers report that without enough copper, fat builds up in fat cells without being used. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 16, 2016Copper Influx Key to Brain Cell DevelopmentA new study reveals how brain cells quickly adjust copper allocation form a predominant use in energy production and defense against free radicals to a use in activating enzymes that make neurons neurons. Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·November 26, 2014Copper on the Brain at RestA new study reports that proper levels of copper as essential to maintaining brain health at rest. Read More
