Categorybrain-blood barrier

Posted January 12, 2016 astrocyte

Researchers identify new role for microglia in blood-brain barrier maintainence.

When the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is breached the brain becomes vulnerable to infection and injury. Therefore, it’s imperative that the openings in the BBB are resealed quickly. This most frequently … Continue Reading Researchers identify new role for microglia in blood-brain barrier maintainence.

Human brain organoids successfully integrate into the mouse cortex and respond to visual stimuli

Could these mini-brain ‘grafts’ be used to repair brain injuries in the future?

Brain-computer interface successfully predicts patient’s thoughts in two separate studies

A new brain-computer interface (BCI) predicted unspoken words from brain activity.

Artificial tissue reverses erectile dysfunction in pigs

The synthetic penile tissue restored erectile function “immediately.”

New nanoparticle ‘reshapes’ belly fat to stop more forming

The nanoparticle converts unhealthy fat into healthier fat cells.

Finally, a possible vaccine to treat UTIs–one of the most common (and resistant) infections in the world

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are now the most common cause of outpatient infections worldwide.