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glymphatic system
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Neuroscientist Maiken Nedergaard Links Aging Diseases to Brain Waste Clearance
Maiken Nedergaard, a neuroscientist at the University of Rochester, has researched the brain's glymphatic system, which clears waste during sleep. She connects impaired clearance to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Her work highlights the role of sleep in brain health…
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Study Suggests Enhancing Brain Waste-Disposal System May Alleviate Alzheimer's Deficits
Researchers have explored methods to boost the brain's waste-disposal system, known as the glymphatic system, for Alzheimer's disease treatment. A recent study indicates that a novel approach reduces brain deficits and symptoms in models of the condition. The findings build on on…
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