Predicting dementia | Spinal cord repair | Replacing retinal cells

Blood-brain barrier test may predict dementia; printed scaffolds promote spinal cord repair in rats; patch replaces damaged retinal cells

January 29, 2019 Edition Blood-brain barrier test may predict dementia A new study suggests that measuring the breakdown of the blood-brain barrier could be an early way to test for cognitive impairment from Alzheimer's disease and other causes. Printed scaffolds promote spinal cord repair in rats Researchers used 3D printing technology to create a scaffold that helped promote the growth of new nerve cells in rats and restore some limb movement after spinal cord injury. Patch replaces damaged retinal cells Scientists developed a biodegradable patch for replacing diseased cells in the eye with healthy ones. The findings provide the basis for preliminary safety tests of the method in people. Popular Stories Genetically modified houseplant cleans indoor air Eating red meat daily triples heart disease-related chemical Appendix linked to toxic Parkinson's protein Revealing gene regulation in the brain Physical activity may reduce depression symptoms Connect with Us Facebook RSS Feed Update Your E-mail Address | Add Subscriptions | Unsubscribe If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. For all other inquiries about NIH programs and activities, please contact Ask NIH. Before writing, please view our Frequently Asked Questions page, our Health Information page, or Search our website. This service is provided to you by the National Institutes of Health. NIH…Turning Discovery Into Health®      This email was sent to myhcistech.healthnews360@blogger.com using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Institutes of Health (NIH) · 9000 Rockville Pike · Bethesda MD 20892 · 301-496-4000 / TTY 301-402-9612