Boosting brain's waste removal system improves memory in old mice
As aging bodies decline, the brain loses the ability to cleanse itself of waste, a scenario that scientists think could be ...
Scientists Uncover a Hidden Brain Plumbing System That Restores Memory
Aging brains may struggle to clear out waste, contributing to memory loss and diseases like Alzheimer’s. But researchers have now found that improving the brain’s waste-draining vessels in old mice ...
Alzheimer's Research UK12d
What is vascular dementia?
Vascular dementia occurs when blood vessels that deliver blood to the brain become damaged. Our blood contains oxygen and nutrients that help the brain cells to work properly. When blood vessels are ...
ahajournals.org14d
Modulation of Neuroinflammation in Poststroke Rehabilitation: The Role of 12/15-Lipoxygenase Inhibition and Baicalein
Neuroinflammation significantly contributes to stroke pathophysiology, leading to tissue damage and neurological deficits. Baicalein, a potent 12/15-LOX (12/15-lipoxygenase) inhibitor, demonstrates ...
Healthline15d
The Gut-Brain Connection: How it Works and The Role of Nutrition
Another SCFA, butyrate, and the microbes that produce it are also important for forming the barrier between the brain and the blood, which is called the blood-brain barrier. Gut microbes also ...
People16d
Teddi Mellencamp Says It’s ‘Very Emotional Watching Your Body Change’ After Brain Surgery
The ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ alum is heading home after undergoing surgery to remove four brain tumors Teddi Mellencamp/Instagram Teddi Mellencamp is heading home after brain surgery.
GamesRadar+17d
The Blood of Dawnwalker: Everything we know so far
The Blood of Dawnwalker is an exciting new vampire RPG from Rebel Wolves - which is made up of former CD-Projekt Red developers. Since it's official reveal back in January, it's fast become one of ...
National Post17d
Your brain could have a spoon's worth of microplastics. Here's what to do about it
The smaller the particle, the easier it is to cross the blood-brain barrier, Fabiano said. The brain “has a high lipid (fat) content and receives high blood flow. Thus, it may be easier for ...
CBC.ca18d
Australian blood donor who saved millions of babies thanks to rare antibody dies at age 88
He was known as "the man with the golden arm." James Harrison, who according to the Australian Red Cross was the world's most prolific blood and plasma donor, has died at age 88. Harrison's plasma ...
EurekAlert!18d
Engineered TIMP molecules show potential to slow glioblastoma brain cancer spread
Among them, MMP-9 plays a particularly significant ... in treating brain cancer is delivering drugs across the blood-brain barrier, a protective layer that prevents many therapeutic compounds ...
Psychology Today18d
Benefits of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Novel Activities
The Immense Importance of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Crossing the Blood-Brain Barrier According to research undertaken by Iughetti et al. (2011), the central nervous system and the ...