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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 22, 2019·4 min readHow Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During InflammationA 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.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 18, 2022·4 min readRepairing Gut Saves Brain Function After StrokeTransplanting intestinal epithelial stem cells from healthy donors reduced stroke-induced mortality, decreased the volume of dead brain tissue and gut leakiness, and prevented stroke-induced cognitive decline.Read More
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