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This image is a snapshot of a neurovascular unit, consisting of neurons (pink), astrocytes (blue), resident microglia (green), a penetrating arteriole and capillaries (white).

Featured Genetics Neurology

·June 3, 2015·4 min read

Deficiency of Specific Protein in Brain’s Blood Vessels Increases Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers reveal a potential new therapeutic target for treating Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 22, 2015·5 min read

How the Blood-Brain Barrier is Maintained

Researchers identify a key protein which helps maintain the blood-brain barrier.

This shows the glioma tumor cells being destroyed by the chimeric virus.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·April 17, 2015·3 min read

Proteins in Ebola Like Virus Destroys Brain Tumors in Mice

A chimeric virus passes through the blood-bran barrier and destroys brain tumors in mice, a new study reports.

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Featured Neurology

·March 11, 2015·5 min read

Steroids Rapidly Restore Blood-Brain Barrier Function after Blast

Treatment with dexamethasone after a primary blast injury promoted fast recovery in an in vitro model of the BBB.

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Featured Neurology

·November 24, 2014·3 min read

Test Detects Early Brain Damage in Football Players

Researchers use an enhanced MRI approach to identify significant changes to the blood-brain barrier in professional football players following a concussion.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·November 19, 2014·3 min read

Gut Microbiota Influences Blood Brain Barrier Permeability

A new study reports gut microbiota can influence the integrity of the blood-brain barrier.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·September 10, 2014·3 min read

Study Finds Air Pollution Harmful to Young Brains

Researchers report children living in areas with higher level of air pollution are at increased risk of neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases.

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Featured Neurology

·August 14, 2014·3 min read

New Non-Invasive Technique Controls the Size of Molecules Penetrating the Blood-Brain Barrier

A new technique, which uses acoustic pressure to help molecules pass through the BBB, could help in treatment neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·July 8, 2014·3 min read

Brain Tumor Invasion Along Blood Vessels May Lead to New Cancer Treatments

Researchers discover glioblastoma brain tumor cells disrupt the blood brain barrier. The findings offer potential new avenues to treat brain cancer.

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Featured Neurology

·June 12, 2014·4 min read

Fungal Protein Found to Cross Blood Brain Barrier

Researchers have isolated a protein which appear to be responsible for the fungus that causes cryptococcal meningoencephalitis to cross the blood brain barrier.