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How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 22, 2019

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...

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Breaks in the Blood-Brain Barrier Can Cause Brains to Get Old Before Their Time

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 15, 2019

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...

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Blood-Brain Barrier Breakdown an Early Driver of Dementia

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

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...

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Fungi Causes Brain Infection and Memory Impairments: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 4, 2019

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...

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Scorpion Venom to Shuttle Drugs Into the Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 15, 2018

Researchers detail how cholortoxin, a peptide in scorpion venom, can cross the blood-brain barrier for drug delivery.... Read More...

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Drinking Coffee May Reduce Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Risks

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

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...

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Connection Between Cognitive Function and Diet

Neuroscience NewsOctober 3, 2018

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...

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More Immune Cells in Brains of Those with Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 14, 2018

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...

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A Safe and Non-Invasive Way to Open the Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s Patients

Neuroscience NewsAugust 26, 2018

Researchers use focused ultrasound to safely and non-invasively open the blood-brain barrier in Alzheimer's patients.... Read More...

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New Study Offers Hope of Recovery From Spinal Cord Injury

Neuroscience NewsJuly 27, 2018

Researchers say a novel enzyme treatment may reduce inflammation and scarring that prevents neural regeneration in spinal cord injury.... Read More...

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Switching Brain Circuits On and Off Without Surgery

Neuroscience NewsJuly 9, 2018

Researchers have developed a new, non surgical method to manipulate brain circuitry. The technique uses sound waves in combination with small bubble injections into the blood stream that temporarily opens the blood-brain barrier. ... Read More...

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Tiny Particles Could Help Fight Brain Cancer

Neuroscience NewsMay 24, 2018

Researchers at MIT have developed a new drug delivering nanoparticle that is able to cross the blood-brain barrier. The nanoparticles carry two different drugs that can help shrink tumors and prevent them from growing back.... Read More...

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New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

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New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

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Psychology

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blood-brain barrier

How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

Breaks in the Blood-Brain Barrier Can Cause Brains to Get Old Before Their Time

Blood-Brain Barrier Breakdown an Early Driver of Dementia

Fungi Causes Brain Infection and Memory Impairments: Mouse Study

Scorpion Venom to Shuttle Drugs Into the Brain

Drinking Coffee May Reduce Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Risks

Connection Between Cognitive Function and Diet

More Immune Cells in Brains of Those with Schizophrenia

A Safe and Non-Invasive Way to Open the Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s Patients

New Study Offers Hope of Recovery From Spinal Cord Injury

Switching Brain Circuits On and Off Without Surgery

Tiny Particles Could Help Fight Brain Cancer