For decades, scientists across the globe have investigated methods to accurately measure drug permeability across the ...

A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells, leading to signs of ...

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have reported crossing the blood–brain barrier with help from a modified Lactobacillus plantarum. By delivering an appetite-regulating hormone ...

After reviewing over 150 studies, the researchers discovered that leaks in the blood-brain barrier may contribute to memory problems. Normally, this barrier acts as a filter, preventing harmful ...

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is located at the interface between the vascular system and the brain parenchyma, and is responsible for communication with systemic circulation and peripheral tissues.

A Personal View published in The Lancet Oncology challenges the long-standing perception of metastatic brain cancer, calling ...

New study shows plastic accumulates in the brain, as well as other body parts. Scientists don't know what impact it has if any.

Scientists explore how the immune and nervous systems constantly communicate, influencing brain diseases, behavior, and ...

Brain inflammation, while a crucial part of the body's immune response, takes on a detrimental role in Alzheimer's disease. Unlike the ...