A new study reveals a hidden brain defense: base barrier cells. These cells form a molecular seal in the choroid plexus, acting as a gatekeeper against systemic inflammation and potential ...

If you casually, spontaneously decide to ditch condoms or dental dams during sex, that’s usually called a bad idea. If you intentionally decide to buck barriers, though—ideally, after a conversation ...

They've shown ENaC-alpha is active in the single cell layer, or endothelium, that lines tiny blood vessels in the lungs and helps keep contents inside, in addition to the epithelium, a membrane-like ...