How does the brain clear ‘waste’ to protect itself?

How does the brain clear ‘waste’ to protect itself? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>

Share on PinterestResearchers are mapping out the human brain’s ‘waste-disposal’ system for the first time. Image credit: bawanch/Getty Images.Alzheimer’s disease currently affects about 32 million people globally and has no cure. One of the leading theories behind Alzheimer’s disease is the accumulation of the proteins beta-amyloid and tau in the brain.Researchers from Oregon Health and Science University show for the first time how the brain’s glymphatic system removes ‘waste’ that could cause problems further down the line. Scientists believe this finding emphasizes the…

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