Sound waves at frequencies above the threshold for human hearing are routinely used in medical care. Also known as ultrasound, these sound waves can help clinicians diagnose and monitor disease,…
Tag: blood-brain barrier
Alzheimer’s Study Finds Blood-Brain Barrier Largely Intact
Summary: A new study suggests that the blood-brain barrier (BBB) remains intact in a widely used mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. Using a tracer molecule and advanced analysis, scientists found…
Nitrous Oxide Unlocks Blood-Brain Barrier for Safer Gene Delivery
Summary: Researchers have discovered that nitrous oxide can safely enhance the delivery of gene therapy to the brain by making the blood-brain barrier (BBB) more permeable when paired with focused…
