Our genes underlie all aspects of life, from our looks to how our cells behave. This includes diseases, as genetic changes ...

Research has found that immune cells called microglia play an essential role in determining how well tiny capillaries deliver ...

Researchers from The University of Osaka have investigated genetic mutations linked to rare vascular anomalies called ...

Researchers have uncovered a surprising connection between a cancer-related signaling pathway and the blood-brain and blood-retina barriers.

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests an unexpected way doctors may be able to improve blood flow ...

A class of drugs, MDM2 inhibitors, being studied as cancer therapeutics may accidentally damage the protective barriers in the brain and eyes, finds new research in mice.

New research reveals that a cancer-related signaling pathway plays a key role in maintaining blood vessel integrity in the ...

Harvard researchers have identified a communication system in the brain’s blood vessels that directs blood flow to active regions. Endothelial cells send rapid signals through gap junctions to adjust ...

Each year in the U.S., approximately 2.5 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). About 50,000 of these injuries will result in death, and more than 80,000 will lead to permanent ...

In a February 2019 study highlighted in Neurology, researchers reported that staying both physically and mentally active in ...

Our genes underlie all aspects of life, from our looks to how our cells behave. This includes diseases, as genetic changes ...

Study identifies four symptom clusters leading to Alzheimer's, offering insights into disease progression for early detection ...