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Julie Pongrac

DECODING THE BRAIN

Decoding the Brain is inspired by the knowledge
that both neural pathways and gene expression
respond to environmental factors. Further research
into how either is modifi ed through our daily habits,
such as diet, exercise, sleep and ‘what thoughts
we think,’ will help to decode the mysteries of
how diseases of the brain like Alzheimer’s disease
develop or not. Furthermore, this knowledge may
provide new targets for drug development. Taken Sponsored by:
together, this research provides hope that despite
our predispositions, we can assert control over
the rate at which disease is expressed.

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