Iron Deficiency Can Lead to Brain Defects
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. And, new studies led by a University of Minnesota pediatrician have demonstrated that a lack of iron can have dangerous and permanent effects on the growth and development of the human brain.
Dr. Michael Georgieff says iron allows the brain to efficiently produce mood-regulating chemicals like dopamine and serotonin. Read the full story on KTOE
Other News
Nhi Lang, a second year medical student, received a University of Minnesota Foundation Medical Student Research Grant to work with MIDB…
MIDB is the first Minnesota facility to partner with RxART to enhance its physical environment through visual art.
The new MIDB Precision Brain Atlas is an open resource of functional neural networks from over 9,900 individuals across ages and cohorts.