The brain’s built-in clearance system, called the glymphatic system, removes toxins from the brain through the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) via minuscule channels that trace blood vessels.

Specialized brain cells in the hypothalamus act as a disposal route for tau protein, shuttling it from cerebrospinal fluid into the bloodstream. When those cells break down, tau accumulates in the ...

Once thought not to exist, the lymphatic system of our central nervous system is referred to as the glymphatic system and is made up of water channels, pores, and other clearance pathways. It is ...

When we think of brains, we tend to think of neurons. It's right there in our word for the study of the brain: neuroscience. But when it comes to certain mysteries of the brain—for example, the role ...

AD is a progressive condition characterized by the gradual loss of memory and other cognitive abilities. During the early stages of AD, individuals may begin to experience symptoms of forgetfulness, ...

A new study led by researchers from the University of Barcelona shows that wasteosomes —structures that act as containers for brain waste products— indicate a malfunction of the glymphatic system, a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Sleep is a vital, non-waking function of the body that impacts the glymphatic system. Failure of the glymphatic ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Glymphatic clearance may be a reliable marker of longitudinal cognitive and motor decline in Parkinson’s. The ...

From lab-grown mini-brains to neck surgery, researchers explore how the glymphatic system can help in treating diseases. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.