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Blood-Brain Barrier 'Guardian' Shows Promise Against Alzheimer's


A new drug targeting inflammation in the brain has been shown to bolster the blood-brain barrier in mice, pioneering a potential shift in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

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