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·September 29, 2025·6 min read

Alzheimer’s Study Finds Blood-Brain Barrier Largely Intact

A new study suggests that the blood-brain barrier (BBB) remains intact in a widely used mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. Using a tracer molecule and advanced analysis, scientists found no significant leakage across brain regions, even near amyloid plaques.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·March 10, 2023·6 min read

An Association Between Autism in Children and Cardiometabolic Diseases

As many as 1 in 44 children are diagnosed with autism, and those with ASD are at greater risk of obesity. Obesity has been linked to an increased risk of diabetes and other cardiometabolic diseases, including dyslipidemia. Researchers say physicians should monitor children with ASD for signs of cardiometabolic disorders.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 11, 2022·6 min read

Shaker Channel Mutation Differs Structurally From Human Potassium Channels

Study investigates whether the W434F mutation found in the Shaker-IR channel epitomizes and functionally accelerates the C-type inactivation state.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience Pain

·October 10, 2019·6 min read

Brain mechanisms have potential to block arthritis pain

Researchers discover the amygdala is a critical site of action for pain modulation. An existing compound, LY379268, provides pain-relieving effects and helps to reduce anxiety.