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·July 27, 2016·4 min read

Resveratrol May Restore Integrity of Blood-Brain Barrier in Alzheimer’s

Researchers report resveratrol, a naturally occurring compound found in red wine and dark chocolate, appears to improve the integrity of the blood brain barrier in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

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·June 18, 2016·4 min read

Predicting The Risk of Post Treatment Brain Bleeding Following a Stroke

Using MRI brain scans, researchers have determined there is an association between the extent of disruption to the blood-brain barrier and the severity of bleeding following a stroke.

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·May 31, 2016·4 min read

Leaky Blood-Brain Barrier Linked to Alzheimer’s

Increased blood brain barrier permeability may be a key mechanism in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·May 22, 2016·8 min read

Tiny Packages May Pack Powerful Treatment for Brain Tumors

A lipid nanocarrier small enough to pass the blood-brain barrier could be an effective method for delivering chemotherapy medications to help fight glioblastoma brain tumors, a new study reports.

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·May 2, 2016·4 min read

High Fat Diets Starve the Brain

Researchers report the amount of glucose that reaches the brain is significantly reduced after only three days of following a high fat diet.

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·April 22, 2016·3 min read

The Gateway to the Brain

Researchers have constructed a structural model of a transporter at the blood-brain barrier.

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·April 20, 2016·3 min read

Combinations of Gut Bacteria Affects Myelin Content and Brain Function

According to researchers, targeting specific gut bacteria could be a way to treat demyelinating diseases, like multiple sclerosis.

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·April 14, 2016·4 min read

Using Simple Sugar to Detect Brain Tumors

Researchers use dextrose to enhance MRI images of brain tumors.

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·April 5, 2016·4 min read

Opening the Blood-Brain Barrier to Deliver Drugs For Brain Diseases

According to a new study, researchers have discovered a new way to open the blood-brain barrier. The findings have implications for delivering medications to treat brain diseases and cancers.

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·February 28, 2016·4 min read

Antidepressant May Improve Cognitive Function in HIV Patients

Researchers report the antidepressant paroxetine suppresses neuroinflammation in improves reaction time in people with HIV associated cognitive impairment.

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·February 27, 2016·3 min read

Nitric Oxide Keeps Blood-Brain Barrier Intact and Protects Against Neuroinflammation

Researchers discover nitric oxide plays an unexpected role in maintaining the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, reducing parasite invasion in the brain and neuroinflammation.