VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on brain health, cardiovascular disease and muscle atrophy

Researchers at the Central Texas VA have made a discovery related to brain health. They found that a small protein called Thymosin ß4 could help protect the brain from damage caused by traumatic brain injury. This protein may strengthen and protect the blood-brain barrier, a membrane that shields the central nervous system from harm.

Damage to this barrier can disrupt brain function. Further details on this research are available from the VA's Office of Research and Development, which recently published findings on this and other health topics, including cardiovascular disease and muscle atrophy.