Motivated by lack of diversity in neurological studies, scientists look to ensure equity in brain research
Scientists seeking to counter the neglect of African Americans in neuroscience research have found evidence that genetic ancestry is responsible for the increased prevalence of certain neurological disorders, such as Alzheimers disease and stroke, and decreased prevalence of others, including Parkinsons disease, in Black Americans, according to new research published May 20 as the June cover story in the journal Nature Neuroscience.
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