FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 21, 2020·5 min readWhy Some Multiple Sclerosis Patients Experience SeizuresStudy identifies a pathway involving astrocytes that help explain why some with multiple sclerosis experience seizures.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 2, 2020·5 min readCircadian Rhythms Help Guide Waste From BrainDuring wakeful periods, the glymphatic system diverts cerebrospinal fluid to lymph nodes in the neck. The CSF may act as a "fluid clock" that helps initiate the body's infection-fighting capabilities during the day. Astrocytes in the suprachiasmatic nucleus may serve to control CSF through the central nervous system. Communication between astrocytes in different brain regions may optimize the glymphatic system's function as we sleep.Read More
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