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·July 12, 2019·3 min read

Healthy blood vessels may be the answer to Alzheimer’s prevention

Damaged capillaries in the brain may set the stage for the development of Alzheimer's disease, years before symptoms appear.

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·June 23, 2019·2 min read

Squeezing of blood vessels may contribute to cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s

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.

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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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·May 7, 2019·5 min read

Everyday stress may boost blood vessel dysfunction in people with depression

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.

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·November 13, 2018·3 min read

Neck Scan Could Predict Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s Risk

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.

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·May 21, 2018·3 min read

Mice Regrow Neurons and Blood Vessels Following a Stroke

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.

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·February 15, 2018·4 min read

Atlas of Brain Blood Vessels Provides Fresh Clues to Brain Diseases

Researchers have mapped cells that form the brain's blood vessels and blood brain barrier.

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·January 2, 2018·5 min read

How the Brain Responds to Vascular Injury

A new neuroimaging study reveals pericytes, a type of cell found in the brain's blood vessels, grow to compensate for the loss of neighboring cells.

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·November 24, 2017·3 min read

Researchers Discover Key to Regenerating Blood Vessels

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.

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·October 10, 2017·4 min read

Major Breakthrough Identifies Mechanism for Development of Schizophrenia

A new study sheds light on a potential mechanism for the development of schizophrenia. Researchers believe blood vessel abnormalities could play a significant role in the development of the psychiatric disorder.