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·September 26, 2023·3 min read

Probing E-Cig and Alcohol’s Joint Assault on the Blood-Brain Barrier

E-cigarettes, popular among teens, have been linked to increased alcohol and drug consumption. Now, with NIH funding, researchers seeks to understand the effects of combining e-cigarettes and alcohol on our brain's protective layer: the blood brain barrier.

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·September 7, 2023·5 min read

Is the Blood-Brain Barrier a Key to Behavior?

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) in carpenter ants isn't just a protective boundary, but actively shapes ant behavior. The BBB produces an enzyme called Juvenile hormone esterase (Jhe) that degrades the Juvenile Hormone (JH3), which promotes foraging behavior.

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·July 12, 2023·7 min read

Unlocking the Secrets of the Blood-Brain Barrier

New research reveals crucial insights about the blood-brain barrier's permeability. Using zebrafish and mice models, researchers identified a neuron-originating signal pivotal for the barrier's formation and maintenance.

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·April 21, 2023·3 min read

Tiny Polystyrene Particles Detected in the Brain Just Two Hours After Ingestion

Two hours after ingestion, tiny particles of polystyrene, a widely used plastic commonly used for food packing, can be detected in the brain. These plastic particles can increase the risk of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration.

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·March 9, 2023·4 min read

Transporting Antibodies Across the Blood–Brain Barrier to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers have developed a new method that uses antibody fragments encapsulated in nanomicelles which can cross the blood-brain barrier and reduce levels of amyloid-beta in the brains of mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 27, 2023·3 min read

Researchers Detail Changes in the Blood-Brain Barrier Related to Alzheimer’s Disease

In those with Alzheimer's disease, the choroid plexus becomes enlarged and has increased accumulation of abnormal inflammatory signatures.

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·February 17, 2023·6 min read

Achieving a Better Understanding of How the Blood-Brain Barrier Works

Researchers have created a new model of the blood-brain barrier that can mimic fluid flow to and from the brain.

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·December 17, 2022·5 min read

Why Does the Alzheimer’s Brain Become Insulin-Resistant?

Insulin binding receptors are predominantly located in the microvessels within the blood-brain barrier. In patients with Alzheimer's, the abundance of these receptors is decreased. This decrease could lead to the loss of insulin response in the Alzheimer's brain.

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·November 22, 2022·4 min read

Gene-Delivering Viruses Reach the Brain in Step Toward Gene Therapy for Neurological Diseases

Researchers have developed a family of adeno-associated viral vectors (AAVs) that are able to cross the blood-brain barrier to deliver gene therapies directly to the brain.

Brain Cancer Featured Neuroscience

·November 16, 2022·8 min read

Implanted Pump Safely Delivered Chemo Straight to the Brain in Patients With Brain Cancer

A new implantable pump system safely and effectively bypasses the blood-brain barrier to deliver chemotherapy drugs to those with glioblastoma brain cancer.

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·August 15, 2022·6 min read

New Role for Blood-Brain Barrier in Neuron Function and Damage

The signals that originate in the cells of the blood-brain barrier also play a direct role in controlling what happens to the neurons the barrier is protecting.

Brain Cancer Featured Neuroscience

·June 1, 2022·5 min read

Engineers Develop Nanoparticles That Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier

Researchers have developed drug-carrying nanoparticles that cross the blood-brain barrier, allowing for more effective delivery to the brain than conventional medications. The nanoparticles can get into tumors and kill glioblastoma brain cancer cells.

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blood-brain barrier

Probing E-Cig and Alcohol’s Joint Assault on the Blood-Brain Barrier

Is the Blood-Brain Barrier a Key to Behavior?

Unlocking the Secrets of the Blood-Brain Barrier

Tiny Polystyrene Particles Detected in the Brain Just Two Hours After Ingestion

Transporting Antibodies Across the Blood–Brain Barrier to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers Detail Changes in the Blood-Brain Barrier Related to Alzheimer’s Disease

Achieving a Better Understanding of How the Blood-Brain Barrier Works

Why Does the Alzheimer’s Brain Become Insulin-Resistant?

Gene-Delivering Viruses Reach the Brain in Step Toward Gene Therapy for Neurological Diseases

Implanted Pump Safely Delivered Chemo Straight to the Brain in Patients With Brain Cancer

New Role for Blood-Brain Barrier in Neuron Function and Damage

Engineers Develop Nanoparticles That Cross the Blood-Brain Barrier

Circadian Rhythm Off Beat: Parkinson’s and Nighttime Neuron Damage

ChatGPT’s Role in Shaping Identity and Personal Narratives

New Brain Structures in Language Processing Identified

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