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Health & Science3h 11m ago

UC San Diego biologists have uncovered new details about barrier-forming cells that protect and nourish the brain.

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University of California San Diego

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Hiruy Meharena, L. Ashley Watson, Zoe Adelsheim, Mackenzie J. Carter, Grace T. Carter, Karen L. Jimenez-Reyes, Huijie Du, Ziqing Zhu, David B. Berry, Mia C. Paredez, Rania H. Palaniappan, John M. Augustine, and researchers at University of California San Diego
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UC San Diego biologists have uncovered new details about barrier-forming cells that protect and nourish the brain.
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Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:10:51 GMT · 3h 11m ago
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University of California San Diego ·
Why
The findings focused on senescent cells and their formative role in the developing brain and beyond.
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New research indicates that senescent, or "old-like," cells, previously associated with aging and disease, play a crucial role in building the brain's protective barriers during development. This discovery challenges current understandings of these cells and may open new avenues for therapies aimed at brain development and age-related decline.

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