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Adult vitamin D deficiency and cognitive dysfunction in a mouse model [ 2014 - 2017 ]

Also known as: Low adult vitamin D levels and cognitive dysfunction

Research Grant

[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1070081]

Researchers: A/Pr Thomas Burne (Principal investigator)

Brief description Vitamin D deficiency is common in the Australian adult population. We provide convincing evidence that vitamin D deficiency during adulthood impacts on brain function in a mouse model. If these changes generalize to humans, then this broader program of research could have important public health implications. Vitamin D supplementation is safe and cheap is clearly an attractive candidate for public health intervention.

Funding Amount $AUD 419,117.25

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant

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