# Entering the Fortress: Navigating the Blood-Brain Barrier

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Podcast: [The Persistence Lab](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-persistence-lab-7666293)
Published: 2026-03-05T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abbvie.com/who-we-are/our-stories/the-persistence-lab-podcasts.html
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## Resource

Is it possible to deliver medicine to the brain when the brain won’t let it in? The blood-brain barrier is the brain’s personal fortress, protecting it from potentially dangerous pathogens. But that same barrier can also prevent the delivery of medicines. In this episode, sponsored by AbbVie, we meet the scientists exploring the use of shuttle technology to navigate the blood-brain barrier and potentially address conditions of the brain. It’s a story of scientific persistence and the new approaches that might develop when you stop trying to knock down the door and learn how to unlock it. Not intended for UK audiences. To learn about AbbVie’s approach to neuroscience research, visit:  https://www.abbvie.com/science/areas-of-focus/neuroscience.html

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