Mercury is a heavy metal that exists naturally in the environment. Major sources include the burning of fossil fuels (especially coal) and municipal waste incineration. Mercury can exist in several…
In a study of 37 multiple sclerosis patients, subjects were randomized to 4 groups, including placebo (2 male and 7 female subjects, median age 50 years); alpha lipoic acid at…
In a study involving a rd1 mouse model of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) - a group of diseases which involve damage to the retina, and are caused by a large number…
The central mechanism of neurodegeneration for autoimmune diseases, viral encephalitis, Lyme disease, AIDS dementia syndrome, brain injury, strokes, heavy metal toxicity, spongiform encephalitis, and diseases such as Alzheimer's dementia, Parkinson's…