The brain, traditionally considered an immune-privileged organ due to the blood-brain barrier (BBB), has its own sophisticated immune defense system.

The brain constantly engages in dialogue with the body's immune system. Such communication appears aimed at ensuring a delicate balance between defending against injury and infection and guarding ...

Fascinating new findings into how clusters of 'brain stars' retain memories has changed what we know about how they're held ...

Unlike the voluntary U.S. donation system, French law presumes all citizens and ... will quickly be transferred to a funeral ...

Model used to create a cellular 'hologram' of a mouse embryo could be used to visualize development in any species.

The brain, traditionally considered an immune-privileged organ due to the blood-brain barrier (BBB), has its own sophisticated immune defense system. Microglia, the primary immune cells of the central ...

Strokes Change Epigenetics of Immune System July 23, 2024 — A stroke not only causes acute damage to the brain, but can also have long-term health implications for other organs -- such as the heart.

There was no brain activity ... Who are we to question the medical system?” Rhorer said. Hoover was then taken into organ retrieval surgery. “About an hour into it, the doctor came out ...

Unlike the voluntary U.S. donation system, French law presumes all ... to a funeral home or morgue. But most organ donations are from brain-dead donors. Only after that declaration does the ...