Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Andrew Zeng"
- Andrew Zeng's research primarily focuses on the effects of environmental toxins and neuromodulatory therapies on neurological functions, including the efficacy of deep brain stimulation and the impact of metals like manganese and lead on neurogenesis and zinc transport in the brain.
- One significant finding from Zeng's work is that ventral pallidum deep brain stimulation (VP-DBS) can effectively reduce the frequency and duration of various types of seizures in rat models, offering potential new treatments for drug-resistant epilepsy.
- Additionally, Zeng's studies reveal that subchronic manganese exposure may disrupt adult neurogenesis in the brain and that lead exposure can upregulate zinc transporter 2 in the blood-CSF barrier, illuminating how neurotoxic metals can affect brain health and zinc regulation.
