Blood-brain barrier (IMAGE)

Oregon State University

Blood-brain barrier

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Oregon State University researchers have discovered a way to get anti-inflammatory medicine across the blood-brain barrier, opening the door to potential new therapies for a range of conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and cancer cachexia. Image by Tetiana Korzun.

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Tetiana Korzun

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