Magnetic field from MRI affects focused-ultrasound-mediated blood-brain barrier

(Washington University in St. Louis) Washington University in St. Louis researchers have found for the first time that the magnetic field of the MRI scanner decreased the BBB opening volume by 3.3-fold to 11.7-fold, depending on the strength of the magnetic field, in a mouse model.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news