Tag #Brain-On-A-Chip

What challenges in drug development for neurological disorders does the brain-on-a-chip address, and how does its use of bio-membranes compare to existing methods?

The INL's brain-on-a-chip addresses the challenge of drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier, a major obstacle in developing neurological treatments. Current testing methods, primarily animal models, have limitations due to species differences. This new chip offers a more accurate and ethical alternative by using a bio-membrane that closely mimics the human blood-brain barrier.