The cells that line the blood vessels in our brains are highly selective. By deciding which molecules are allowed in and out ...

A new study has revealed a new culprit in the formation of brain hemorrhages that does not involve injury to the blood vessels, as previously believed. Researchers discovered that interactions between ...

How can we investigate the effects of a new drug? How can we better understand the interaction between different organs to grasp the systemic response? In biomedical research, so-called ...

Blood vessels run throughout the human body and ensure that our organs get all the nutrients and oxygen they need. An international research group has now discovered how two proteins named YAP and TAZ ...

Researchers have discovered that a certain type of cell that sits on top of the brain's smallest blood vessels senses when their brain region needs energy. When glucose levels are low, these cells ...

Beyond providing insights into stem cell survival, these findings reshape our understanding of blood vessels. They reveal that blood vessels function as gatekeepers, regulating stem cell activity and ...

When we smell hot dogs, it may trigger memories of backyard barbeques or attending baseball games during childhood. During this process, the areas of the brain that control smell and long-term memory ...

Biodegradable artificial blood vessels that remain free from blockages and are replaced by the body have been developed by medical researchers in Austria. The breakthrough could lead to the increased ...