All day long, our brains carry out complicated and energy-intensive tasks such as remembering, solving problems, and making ...

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the leading primary malignant tumor in the central nervous system. Current clinical therapeutics for treating GBM patients yield limited benefits. However, the development of new ...

Among pathologic conditions, high density lesions are often seen with freshly clotted blood, hyperemia and with the use of contrast. Low density lesions include edema and necrosis. Similar to ...

People who consumed high amounts of alcohol were more likely to have brain lesions and cognitive decline, according to a new study that examined the brains of heavy drinkers.

Scientists have long struggled to define brain fog—let alone pinpoint a cause for it. But research is starting to reveal multiple potential causes from inflammation to a leaky blood-brain barrier.

The blood-brain barrier serves as a protective shield, preventing many substances—including potentially beneficial therapies—from reaching the brain.

Did you know your brain burns 20 to 25 percent of your blood sugar? Discover how balancing it can boost your brain, fight aging, and cut dementia risk.

Introduction Central nervous system vessels possess a blood-brain barrier (BBB) that prevents toxins and pathogens from entering the brain. A leaky BBB can lead to deleterious consequences for CNS ...

Kaya, M. and Ahishali, B. (2020) Basic Physiology of the Blood-Brain Barrier in Health and Disease A Brief Overview. Tissue Barriers, 9, Article ID 1840913.

Researchers created a noninvasive method to deliver drugs to the hippocampus, showing potential for new Alzheimer's treatment.

Researchers engineer brain-infecting parasite into living drug delivery system By Darren Incorvaia Jul 29, 2024 2:55pm animal research parasite Blood-brain barrier Rett syndrome ...

‘The [blood–brain] barrier is essential to protect your brain, but when you have a disease it’s kind of a double-edged sword,’ explains Kevin Boyé, a junior group leader at Paris Cardiovascular ...