Researchers at the National University of Singapore have reported crossing the blood–brain barrier with help from a modified Lactobacillus plantarum. By delivering an appetite-regulating hormone directly to the olfactory epithelium, the hormone was able to reach its target. Researchers at the National University of Singapore have reported crossing the blood–brain barrier with help from a modified Lactobacillus plantarum. By delivering an appetite-regulating hormone directly to the olfactory epithelium, the hormone was able to reach its target. Cell & Microbiology Biotechnology Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Crossing the blood–brain barrier with a payload via engineered bacteria
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