In the brain, not all blood flow is created equal. RIKEN researchers have developed a detailed cortical layer map of the ...

Researchers reveal that the loss of mucin-type O-glycosylation in the brain endothelial glycocalyx weakens the blood-brain ...

New research has revitalized interest in the longstanding link between brain trauma and dementia by focusing on the vascular ...

Slippery proteins in the brain’s blood vessels form a protective barrier that breaks break down with age, studies in mice ...

Learn the crucial warning signs of dangerously high blood pressure that require immediate medical attention, from unusual ...

Bottlebrush Barrier. The glycocalyx layer (purple, left) that coats brain blood vessels consists of numerous glycoproteins, ...

The blood-CSF barrier has been far less studied than the blood-brain barrier. Scientists have detected age-related changes in ...

Nasal decongestants, often used during cold and allergy seasons, can negatively impact brain health when used long-term or in ...