by Washington University in St. Louis Aging compromises the lymphatic vessels (green) in tissue called the meninges (blue) surrounding the brain, disabling waste drainage from the brain and impacting cognitive function. Researchers at WashU Medicine boosted lymphatic vessel integrity (bottom) in old mice and found improvements in their memory compared with old mice without rejuvenated lymphatic...
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Brain’s waste removal system may offer path to better outcomes in Alzheimer’s therapy
NIH/NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING IMAGE: STUDY OF MOUSE BRAIN SHOWS THE MENINGEAL LYMPHATICS SYSTEM (PURPLE AND PINK) COULD HELP REDUCE AMYLOID. CREDIT: IMAGE COURTESY OF SANDRO DA MESQUITA. Enhancing the brain’s lymphatic system when administering immunotherapies may lead to better clinical outcomes for Alzheimer’s disease patients, according to a new study in mice. Results published...