A new study reports researchers have identified a signaling pathway that appears to be vital in angiogenesis. The findings could help in the development of treatments to improve blood flow in ischemic tissue. Read More
A new study describes the vascular architecture within the cerebral cortex, exploring what the structure means for neuroimaging and the onset of dementia. Read More
A new mouse study reveals blood vessels play a vital role in stem cell reproduction during brain development. Read More
Astrocytes appear to help keep blood pressure and blood flow inside the brain healthy, a new study reports. Read More
Researchers found hallmarks of damage caused by thinning and leaky blood vessels in brain samples of people after contracting COVID-19, but saw no evidence of SARS_CoV_2 in the tissue samples. Findings suggest the damage was not caused by a direct viral attack on the brain, but by the body's immune response to the infection. Read More
Blocking VCAM1 increased neurogenesis, and reduced microglia reactivity in the hippocampus of older mice. Read More
A new study reports that contrary behavior of blood vessels in the retrotrapezoid nucleus help keep us breathing. Read More
Researchers have developed a new gel infused with molecules that stimulates blood vessel growth and suppresses inflammation following a stroke. The study reveals after treatment, mice also regenerated brain tissue and showed improvements in motor behavior. Read More
Exposure to everyday stressors may result in impairments in endothelial function for patients with major depressive disorder. The findings reveal a possible reason for the association between stress, depression and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Read More
Capillary constriction caused by amyloid beta restricts cerebral blood flow in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. Inhibiting the capillary constriction may potentially reduce some of the neurodegenerative features of Alzheimer's. Read More
Aging could trigger an adaptive response to counteract the effects of oxidative stress on blood vessels, a new study reports. Read More
Researchers say a quick scan of blood vessels in the neck during mid life may help to predict those at risk of dementia up to ten years before symptoms appear. Read More
