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
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 9, 2020World-first trial to test benefit of intravenous zinc in COVID-19 fightUniversity of Melbourne researchers are conducting trials to see if intravenous administration of zinc chloride will help combat some of the effects of COVID-19. Previous studies have shown zinc is effective at slowing the rate of other respiratory infections, such as SARS. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 9, 2019Study links poor sleep with poor nutritionA retrospective analysis finds a correlation between sleep disorders and a lack of essential vitamins and minerals. 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
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 9, 2018Autism Associated with Zinc Deficiency in Early DevelopmentA new study reveals a mechanistic link between zinc levels in fetal development, genes and abnormal neural connections associated with autism. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 8, 2018Prolonged Exposure to Air Pollution Leads to Genetic Changes in the Brain: Rat StudyA 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
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 1, 2017Baby Teeth Link Autism and Heavy MetalsAccording 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
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 3, 2016Mapping NMDA ReceptorsResearchers reveal the structures of a portion of the NMDA receptor. Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·September 1, 2016Zinc May Help Reverse Brain Changes in AutismAccording to researchers, cellular changes in the brain caused by genetic mutations associated with Autism can be reversed with the help of zinc. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 20, 2016Molecular Map Provides Clues to Zinc Related DiseasesResearchers have been able to provide a crystal structure of the extracellular domain of ZIP4. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 10, 2016Researchers Discover Possible Key Trigger For Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccording to a new study, researchers have discovered a mechanism that appears to be key in the development of Alzheimer's disease. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 1, 2013Zinc Discovery May Shed Light on Neurodegenerative DiseasesA shortage of zinc may contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Read More
