My PHD story: from lab restrictions to publication victory / Mazzura Wan Chik

The human brain is incredibly complex, and understanding diseases like Alzheimer's disease (AD) is one of the greatest challenges scientists are facing today. That's what led me to pursue my PhD, diving into the fascinating world of neuroscience to explore a potential treatment: astaxanthin nanoemulsion. Imagine tiny, super-absorbable particles delivering a protective shield to the brain! My research looks at how this special compound could potentially protect the brain from the damage associated with AD by studying its effects on brain function and health in a model system.