A multi-strain probiotic blend shows promise for protecting brain function by reducing gut-triggered inflammation linked to ...

The human brain comprises billions of neurons, synapses, and cell types, making it one of the universe's most intricate and ...

Restoring the blood-brain barrier? Date: June 20, 2023 Source: Stanford Medicine Summary: Scientists discover a treatment in mice to repair the blood-brain barrier, which is key to brain health.

GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, is an amino acid functioning as the principal inhibitory neurotransmitter that can act on ...

Extreme heat can affect brain function and mental health, causing irritability, anxiety and cognitive issues, with experts ...

Brain swelling, or cerebral edema, is a medical emergency. Learn about the evidence-based treatments doctors use to reduce ...

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A study investigates whether gut-derived GABA can directly increase brain GABA levels, with promising results. While it ...

Researchers reviewed more than 150 articles to look at what happens to the blood-brain barrier as we age. For one, it leaks. And second, we lose cells called pericytes.

The brain has evolved a method of protecting itself called the blood-brain barrier. But the BBB can backfire when it prevents drugs to treat brain diseases – for example, a malignant brain tumor – ...

The blood-brain barrier performs a vital function in keeping out toxins and pathogens, but it can become “leaky.” Now Stanford scientists have identified therapeutic molecules that could help ...