This important study aims to understand the role of endothelial cell differentiation into pericytes in the restoration of blood-brain barrier function after ischemic stroke. Identification of ...

The blood-brain barrier (BBB) formed by the cerebral microvessel endothelium and the blood-CSF barrier (BCSFB) formed by the choroid plexus epithelium impact the cerebral bioavailability of drugs and ...

The communication system between your gut and brain is called the gut-brain axis. They’re connected both physically and biochemically in a number of different ways. They may even influence each ...

The brain is the part of the central nervous system that is contained within the skull. It is responsible for executive and cognitive functions and regulates the functioning of the other parts of ...

When you’re diagnosed with brain cancer, learning as much as you can about it can help you choose the best treatment for you. This guide shows you the basics on the types of brain cancer and how ...

The terms "left-brained" and "right-brained" refer to the two hemispheres of the brain's cerebrum. The left hemisphere generally focuses more on speech and language, while the right hemisphere manages ...

You love from the depths of your ventral tegmental area, your hypothalamus, your nucleus accumbens, and other vital areas of the brain. In the last two decades, scientists have joined the throngs of ...

A brain hemorrhage refers to bleeding in the brain. Doctors may also refer to it as a brain bleed or an intracranial hemorrhage. A brain hemorrhage is a medical emergency that requires immediate ...

Similar binding patterns of 05ZYH33 and Δ2BSS2 were also observed in the assay using human brain microvascular endothelial cells (hBMECs), the major component of the BBB (Fig. 2B). These results ...

Want to do more? It turns out there are additional actions to boost your brain’s functioning and protect it from decline. Experts say establishing good habits as young as possible — even in ...