FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2015·5 min readSingle Drop of Blood in Brain Can Trigger Immune Response Akin to Multiple SclerosisResearchers report disruption of the BBB can trigger a cascade of events that result in brain damage and autoimmunity characteristic of MS.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·October 4, 2015·2 min readCrafting Artificial ArteriesResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 29, 2015·5 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Progression Influenced by Disruption of Blood-Brain BarrierA new study reports amyloid beta induces a strong inflammatory response, destroying the blood-CSF barrier.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 18, 2015·4 min readA Major Breakthrough in Understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease ReportedA 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.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 15, 2015·5 min readSpleen Could Be Potential Target for Treating Chronic Inflammation Following StrokeAccording to new research, the spleen could be a target for treating stroke induced chronic inflammation which leads to further brain cell death.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 1, 2015·4 min readHow Obstructive Sleep Apnea Damages the BrainA new study links obstructive sleep apnea to a breakdown of the blood-brain barrier.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 24, 2015·5 min readNew Class of Cancer Drugs May Induce Memory Loss in MiceAccording to a new study, a new class of cancer drugs appears to affect memory in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 4, 2015·3 min readIntranasal Insulin Could Treat Alzheimer’s Related Memory LossResearchers have made a promising discovery for people suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Insulin administered intranasally has lasting results for improving memory.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·June 3, 2015·4 min readDeficiency of Specific Protein in Brain’s Blood Vessels Increases Risk for Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers reveal a potential new therapeutic target for treating Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 22, 2015·5 min readHow the Blood-Brain Barrier is MaintainedResearchers identify a key protein which helps maintain the blood-brain barrier.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·April 17, 2015·3 min readProteins in Ebola Like Virus Destroys Brain Tumors in MiceA chimeric virus passes through the blood-bran barrier and destroys brain tumors in mice, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 11, 2015·5 min readSteroids Rapidly Restore Blood-Brain Barrier Function after BlastTreatment with dexamethasone after a primary blast injury promoted fast recovery in an in vitro model of the BBB.Read More
