Health
Scientists advance understanding of blood-brain barrier health. – Brinkwire
Hard skulls help protect our brains from physical injuries.
In addition to a tough outer shell, brains have internal defenses, including a powerful shield called the blood-brain barrier that defends brain cells from substances in the bloodstream that are toxic and dangerous to nerve cells. If the blood-brain barrier is breached, then health problems arise.
Now, in a study with potential impacts on a variety of neurological diseases, Virginia Tech researchers have provided the first experimenta…
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