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·May 21, 2020·2 min read

ALS biomarker found in children’s teeth

Researchers 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.

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·November 9, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·June 1, 2017·5 min read

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.

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·April 6, 2019·3 min read

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.

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·December 3, 2016·8 min read

Mapping NMDA Receptors

Researchers reveal the structures of a portion of the NMDA receptor.

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·June 20, 2016·3 min read

Molecular Map Provides Clues to Zinc Related Diseases

Researchers have been able to provide a crystal structure of the extracellular domain of ZIP4.

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·August 10, 2022·3 min read

Multiple Sclerosis Drug Works in a Surprising Way

Interferon betas, a class of drugs commonly prescribed to those with multiple sclerosis reduces the binding of zinc, C-peptide and albumin to red blood cells.

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·May 8, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·March 10, 2016·5 min read

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.

The image shows ZIP12 RNA marked with blue dye in a frog brain.

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·June 26, 2013·2 min read

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.

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·June 9, 2019·2 min read

Study links poor sleep with poor nutrition

A retrospective analysis finds a correlation between sleep disorders and a lack of essential vitamins and minerals.

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·April 9, 2020·2 min read

World-first trial to test benefit of intravenous zinc in COVID-19 fight

University 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.

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