Tai-Yen Chen, University of Houston (IMAGE) University of Houston Caption University of Houston assistant professor of chemistry Tai-Yen Chen is exploring the link between the amount of copper in brain cells and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Credit University of Houston Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.