BLUF

New imaging reveals how fluid pathways clean the human brain—helping researchers explore treatments for Alzheimer's and other brain diseases.

Summary

  1. New images show the brain’s "cleaning system" in action.  
  2. The glymphatic system removes harmful brain waste.  
  3. Waste build-up links to Alzheimer's and dementia.  
  4. First study showing full pathway in human brains.  
  5. This system may help brain recovery and repair.  

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