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Fluids and Barriers of the CNS
Published in: Fluids and Barriers of the CNS 1/2016

Open Access 01-12-2015 | Editorial

Advances in brain barriers and brain fluid research and news from Fluids and Barriers of the CNS

Authors: Lester R. Drewes, Hazel C. Jones, Richard F. Keep

Published in: Fluids and Barriers of the CNS | Issue 1/2016

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Abstract

Research into brain barriers and brain fluids has been advancing rapidly in recent years. This editorial aims to highlight some of the advances that have improved our understanding of this complex subject. It also brings you news of developments for Fluids and Barriers of the CNS including a new affiliation between the journal and the International Society for Hydrocephalus and CSF disorders.
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Metadata
Title
Advances in brain barriers and brain fluid research and news from Fluids and Barriers of the CNS
Authors
Lester R. Drewes
Hazel C. Jones
Richard F. Keep
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Fluids and Barriers of the CNS / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 2045-8118
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12987-016-0026-1

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