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This shows the BBB created on the organ-chip

·June 6, 2019·4 min read

Scientists recreate blood-brain barrier defect outside the body

Using induced pluripotent stem cells derived from patients with neurodegenerative disorders, researcher recreated the blood-brain barrier inside Organ-Chips.

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·May 14, 2019·8 min read

Blocking protein curbs memory loss in old mice

Blocking VCAM1 increased neurogenesis, and reduced microglia reactivity in the hippocampus of older mice.

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·April 22, 2019·8 min read

New insight into how obesity and insulin resistance can impair cognition

Adora2a mediating signaling in vascular endothelial cells disrupts the blood-brain barrier in obesity. This, researchers report, could be an underlying mechanism for synaptic plasticity and cognitive deficits in those with insulin resistance and obesity.

This shows a brain with the chemical structure of cbd

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·April 17, 2019·2 min read

Cannabidiol could help deliver medications to the brain

Cannabidiol may be able to bypass the blood-brain barrier to effectively deliver medications directly to the brain.

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·February 22, 2019·4 min read

How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

A new study reveals how blood vessels help protect the brain during inflammation. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases.

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·February 15, 2019·1 min read

Breaks in the Blood-Brain Barrier Can Cause Brains to Get Old Before Their Time

A new study reports damage to the blood-brain barrier can cause age related cognitive decline, and sheds light on how we could reverse the aging process in the brain.

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·January 14, 2019·4 min read

Blood-Brain Barrier Breakdown an Early Driver of Dementia

A new study reports leaky capillaries in the brain may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease as it can signal cognitive impairment prior to the buildup of proteins associated with the neurodegenerative disease.

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·January 4, 2019·5 min read

Fungi Causes Brain Infection and Memory Impairments: Mouse Study

Researchers report a common yeast infection can cross the blood-brain barrier, triggering an inflammatory response that results in the formation of granuloma type structures and temporary memory impairments in mice.

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·November 15, 2018·2 min read

Scorpion Venom to Shuttle Drugs Into the Brain

Researchers detail how cholortoxin, a peptide in scorpion venom, can cross the blood-brain barrier for drug delivery.

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·November 5, 2018·4 min read

Drinking Coffee May Reduce Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Risks

According to researchers, drinking coffee could reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The study reports dark roasted coffee appears to have better neuroprotective qualities than light roasts.

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·October 3, 2018·5 min read

Connection Between Cognitive Function and Diet

A new study reports the Ketogenic diet can help to improve cognition. The study reports the Ketogenic diet can help improve balance in the gut microbiome, lower blood glucose levels and increase the processes that help to clear amyloid beta from the brain.

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·September 14, 2018·4 min read

More Immune Cells in Brains of Those with Schizophrenia

A new study reports some people with schizophrenia have increased numbers of immune cells in their brains. Researchers say the immune cells may be producing inflammatory signals in those with the condition.

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blood-brain barrier

Scientists recreate blood-brain barrier defect outside the body

Blocking protein curbs memory loss in old mice

New insight into how obesity and insulin resistance can impair cognition

Cannabidiol could help deliver medications to the brain

How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

Breaks in the Blood-Brain Barrier Can Cause Brains to Get Old Before Their Time

Blood-Brain Barrier Breakdown an Early Driver of Dementia

Fungi Causes Brain Infection and Memory Impairments: Mouse Study

Scorpion Venom to Shuttle Drugs Into the Brain

Drinking Coffee May Reduce Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Risks

Connection Between Cognitive Function and Diet

More Immune Cells in Brains of Those with Schizophrenia

How the Brain Maps Every Number

Non-Drug Breakthrough for Postpartum Depression

Cancer Drug Halts Fragile Brain Bleeds

Astrocyte Subtypes Drive Synapse Formation and Memory

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