Cyanobacteria on Pleasure Lake in Roger Williams Park (IMAGE)

University of Rhode Island

Cyanobacteria on Pleasure Lake in Roger Williams Park

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Matthew Bertin is investigating the chemicals in cyanobacteria blooms, which may hold a key to reducing neuroinflammation, a factor in diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. It is just part of his and David Rowley's research into marine and fresh water systems, a tradition of research in the URI College of Pharmacy.

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Matthew Bertin

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