Zhenmei Zhang, Michigan State University (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption A study led by Michigan State University sociologist Zhenmei Zhang suggests malnutrition early in life appears to diminish brain function in older adulthood. Credit Michigan State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.