Burton, Uong, Lenert (IMAGE)

University of Texas at Dallas

Burton, Uong, Lenert

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Dr. Michael Burton (from left), Calvin D. Uong and Melissa E. Lenert found that a type of fatty acid called palmitic acid binds to a particular receptor on nerve cells, a process that results in inflammation and mimics injury to the neurons.

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