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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.

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·October 1, 2013·3 min read

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.

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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