Study links poor sleep with poor nutrition
A retrospective analysis finds a correlation between sleep disorders and a lack of essential vitamins and minerals. ... Read More...
zinc
Do 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...
Autism Associated with Zinc Deficiency in Early Development
A new study reveals a mechanistic link between zinc levels in fetal development, genes and abnormal neural connections associated with autism.... Read More...
Prolonged Exposure to Air Pollution Leads to Genetic Changes in the Brain: Rat Study
A new study reveals long term exposure of particulate matter in air pollution triggered the appearance of cancer related genes and inflammation in the brains of rats. The study provides additional insight into the health effects of air pollution.... Read More...
Baby Teeth Link Autism and Heavy Metals
According to researchers, the baby teeth of children with autism contain higher concentrations of toxic lead, and less manganese and zinc that children who are not on the spectrum.... Read More...
Mapping NMDA Receptors
Researchers reveal the structures of a portion of the NMDA receptor.... Read More...
Zinc May Help Reverse Brain Changes in Autism
According to researchers, cellular changes in the brain caused by genetic mutations associated with Autism can be reversed with the help of zinc.... Read More...
Molecular Map Provides Clues to Zinc Related Diseases
Researchers have been able to provide a crystal structure of the extracellular domain of ZIP4.... Read More...
Researchers Discover Possible Key Trigger For Alzheimer’s Disease
According to a new study, researchers have discovered a mechanism that appears to be key in the development of Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Zinc Discovery May Shed Light on Neurodegenerative Diseases
A shortage of zinc may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
Researchers Find Zinc’s Crucial Pathway to the Brain
New research explains how parts of the brain keep a delicate balance of zinc during embryonic neurodevelopment.... Read More...