Blocking protein curbs memory loss in old mice
Blocking VCAM1 increased neurogenesis, and reduced microglia reactivity in the hippocampus of older mice. ... Read More...
blood-brain barrier
New insight into how obesity and insulin resistance can impair cognition
Adora2a mediating signaling in vascular endothelial cells disrupts the blood-brain barrier in obesity. This, researchers report, could be an underlying mechanism for synaptic plasticity and cognitive deficits in those with insulin resistance and obesity.... Read More...
Cannabidiol could help deliver medications to the brain
Cannabidiol may be able to bypass the blood-brain barrier to effectively deliver medications directly to the brain.... Read More...
How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation
A new study reveals how blood vessels help protect the brain during inflammation. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases.... Read More...
Breaks in the Blood-Brain Barrier Can Cause Brains to Get Old Before Their Time
A new study reports damage to the blood-brain barrier can cause age related cognitive decline, and sheds light on how we could reverse the aging process in the brain.... Read More...
Blood-Brain Barrier Breakdown an Early Driver of Dementia
A new study reports leaky capillaries in the brain may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease as it can signal cognitive impairment prior to the buildup of proteins associated with the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...
Fungi Causes Brain Infection and Memory Impairments: Mouse Study
Researchers report a common yeast infection can cross the blood-brain barrier, triggering an inflammatory response that results in the formation of granuloma type structures and temporary memory impairments in mice. ... Read More...
Scorpion Venom to Shuttle Drugs Into the Brain
Researchers detail how cholortoxin, a peptide in scorpion venom, can cross the blood-brain barrier for drug delivery.... Read More...
Drinking Coffee May Reduce Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Risks
According to researchers, drinking coffee could reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The study reports dark roasted coffee appears to have better neuroprotective qualities than light roasts.... Read More...
Connection Between Cognitive Function and Diet
A new study reports the Ketogenic diet can help to improve cognition. The study reports the Ketogenic diet can help improve balance in the gut microbiome, lower blood glucose levels and increase the processes that help to clear amyloid beta from the brain.... Read More...
More Immune Cells in Brains of Those with Schizophrenia
A new study reports some people with schizophrenia have increased numbers of immune cells in their brains. Researchers say the immune cells may be producing inflammatory signals in those with the condition. ... Read More...
A Safe and Non-Invasive Way to Open the Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s Patients
Researchers use focused ultrasound to safely and non-invasively open the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer's patients.... Read More...