First atlas tracks proteins that cross the blood-brain barrier

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Researchers have created an atlas tracking proteins that cross the blood-brain barrier, a cellular interface between the bloodstream and the brain. The work could improve understanding of how molecules are transported into the brain and support research into brain health and disease.

Your brain is protected by the blood-brain barrier—a network of cells in the brain's blood vessels that serves as a border between the brain and the rest of your bloodstream. But it's not just a barrier; it's a sophisticated interface that shuttles specific molecules between the blood and the brain to keep your brain healthy.