The discovery of bacteria in brain implants highlights a new challenge in improving their long-term performance and safety.

Researchers found gut bacteria in brain implants, potentially causing inflammation and reducing device function. The study ...

Microplastics have been found in the human brain, potentially causing serious health issues such as cell death, immune ...

A receptor that cannabis latches onto in the brain could be a promising target for future mental health treatments.

The Immense Importance of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Crossing the Blood-Brain Barrier According to research undertaken ... 2011) but BDNF is also secreted and expressed in many other ...

These cells lining the inside of your brain's blood vessels are tightly packed together, forming your blood-brain barrier.

A protein called HER3, which is present on the blood–brain barrier, helps the tumour-invading protein cross from the ...

Learn which foods and nutrients are proven to support brain health, enhance cognitive performance, and reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.

Their tiny size allows them to cross biological barriers (such as the blood-brain barrier in the case of the brain), where they accumulate in surprising amounts. Researchers estimate that the human ...