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Lolly · 01-05-2006, 09:15 AM

There is research being conducted on other agents that will "loosen" up the blood brain barrier, allowing larger molecules access. I posted an article in the Articles of Interest section on a study of a party drug that can be harmful to the brain, but interestingly enough also has this effect on the brain of allowing larger molecules to pass through...

But, as they say, DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME

<3 Lolly

01-05-2006, 09:15 AM	#3
Lolly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,756	There is research being conducted on other agents that will "loosen" up the blood brain barrier, allowing larger molecules access. I posted an article in the Articles of Interest section on a study of a party drug that can be harmful to the brain, but interestingly enough also has this effect on the brain of allowing larger molecules to pass through... But, as they say, DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME <3 Lolly