Human Nutrition Research Center scientists speculate that a diet low in the mineral may contribute to the age-related decline in tissue function.

US Dept. of Agriculture research presents preliminary evidence that a copper-deficient diet may contribute to aging, based on animal studies.

Agricultural Research Service press release suggests that enough copper taken during a mother' pregnancy may help the baby's brain development.

Provides a collection of research abstracts on copper and its link with cardiovascular death, premenstrual syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Chief scientific agency of the US Dept. of Agriculture alludes that adequate copper intake during pregnancy may be critical in fetal development.