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·November 10, 2015·3 min read

Blood-Brain Barrier Opened Non-Invasively to Deliver Chemotherapy

Researchers have successfully used focused ultrasound to non-invasively penetrate the blood-brain barrier and deliver chemotherapy to a patient with brain cancer.

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·November 9, 2015·6 min read

Blood Test Can Detect Concussions in Kids

A blood test is able to detect concussions with 94 percent accuracy, a new study reports.

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·November 4, 2015·4 min read

Formation of New Blood Vessels May Account for Walking and Balance Problems in Parkinson’s

Researchers report the angiogenesis in the brain could be a cause of some of the intractable walking and balance difficulties associated with Parkinson's disease.

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·October 20, 2015·5 min read

New Drug Delivery Technique Bypasses Blood-Brain Barrier

Researchers develop a new technique which allows drugs to be delivered across the blood-brain barrier.

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·October 9, 2015·5 min read

Single Drop of Blood in Brain Can Trigger Immune Response Akin to Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers report disruption of the BBB can trigger a cascade of events that result in brain damage and autoimmunity characteristic of MS.

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·October 4, 2015·2 min read

Crafting Artificial Arteries

Researchers develop a new technique which can allow organic molecules to assemble into complex tubular tissue like structures without the use of moulds or 3D printing.

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·September 29, 2015·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Disease Progression Influenced by Disruption of Blood-Brain Barrier

A new study reports amyloid beta induces a strong inflammatory response, destroying the blood-CSF barrier.

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·September 18, 2015·4 min read

A Major Breakthrough in Understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease Reported

A new study sheds light onto a fundamental mechanism underlying the development of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers believe the findings could lead to new forms of therapy for those living with the disease.

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·September 15, 2015·5 min read

Spleen Could Be Potential Target for Treating Chronic Inflammation Following Stroke

According to new research, the spleen could be a target for treating stroke induced chronic inflammation which leads to further brain cell death.

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·September 1, 2015·4 min read

How Obstructive Sleep Apnea Damages the Brain

A new study links obstructive sleep apnea to a breakdown of the blood-brain barrier.

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·August 24, 2015·5 min read

New Class of Cancer Drugs May Induce Memory Loss in Mice

According to a new study, a new class of cancer drugs appears to affect memory in mice.

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·August 4, 2015·3 min read

Intranasal Insulin Could Treat Alzheimer’s Related Memory Loss

Researchers have made a promising discovery for people suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Insulin administered intranasally has lasting results for improving memory.