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·October 3, 2017·5 min read

‘Drain Pipes’ in the Brain: Lymphatic Vessels Act As Pipeline Between Brain and Immune System

A new study in eLife provides evidence that our brains may drain waste via our lymphatic vessels. The vessels may act as a 'pipeline' between the brain and immune system. Researchers say the findings could alter the way we think about how the brain and immune system inter-relate.

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·September 17, 2018·5 min read

Brain’s Lymphatic Vessels May Be New Treatment Avenue for Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have discovered lymphatic vessels carry previously unknown messages from the brain to the immune system that triggers multiple sclerosis. Blocking the messages may provide new treatment options for the disease.

A schematic illustrating the anatomical components of the glymphatic clearance pathway.

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·June 27, 2013·3 min read

Brain’s ‘Garbage Truck’ May Hold Key to Treating Alzheimer’s and Other Disorders

A new study points to a newly discovered system in which the brain removed waste as a potential new tool to treat neurodegenerative disorders.

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·July 13, 2024·5 min read

Brain’s Lymphatic System Plays Role in Migraine Pain

Researchers discovered how the protein CGRP affects the brain's lymphatic system, contributing to migraine pain. Their study reveals that CGRP prevents cerebrospinal fluid from draining, influencing migraine attacks. This finding could lead to new therapeutic strategies for migraines. More research is needed to understand the sex differences in migraine prevalence.

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·December 17, 2020·5 min read

Cellular Connections Found Between Nervous and Immune Systems

Researchers have identified a direct cellular interaction between the nervous system and the immune system. Pain sensing neurons around the lymph nodes can modulate lymph node activity.

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·August 5, 2015·5 min read

Could Your Sleep Position Help Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk?

According to a new study, sleeping on your side helps the clear the brain of some neurotoxins, like amyloid beta, and could potentially reduce risk for developing some neurodegenerative disorders.

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·November 10, 2017·5 min read

Exit Through the Lymphatic System

A new study in Nature Communications refutes long standing belief, reporting that cerebrospinal fluid exits the cranial cavity via lymph vessels.

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·September 16, 2019·4 min read

How lymphoma cells metastasize to the brain

In aging mice, chronic inflammatory processes lead lymphoma cells which entered the brain to be retained, rather than released directly back into the blood.

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·July 13, 2016·6 min read

Immune System Affects and Controls Social Behavior

Researchers report the immune system directly affects, and maybe even controls, a creature's social behaviors and desire to interact with others.

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·May 2, 2017·3 min read

Lymphatic ‘Scavengers’ Discovered in Brain Cells

Newly discovered lymphatic 'scavengers' the brain may help protect against some neurodegenerative diseases.

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·January 26, 2024·5 min read

Nasal Lymphatic Network Crucial for Brain CSF Drainage

Researchers discovered a crucial network of lymphatic vessels at the back of the nose, which significantly contributes to draining cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the brain. This study reveals a previously unknown CSF outflow route, offering insights into neurodegenerative conditions.

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·October 16, 2018·2 min read

Researchers Break New Ground in Understanding the Workings of the Lymphatic System

Researchers have identified the signaling molecules that activate the lymphatic pathway. The study also identified the cells that produce the signaling molecule and how they are used in lymphatic development.