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"Uncovering Direct Connections: Brain's Interface with Surrounding Environment and Waste Disposal"
neuroscience1 year ago

"Uncovering Direct Connections: Brain's Interface with Surrounding Environment and Waste Disposal"

Researchers have identified direct connections between the dura and the brain, shedding light on the structural and functional features of central nervous system lymphatic vessels. The study provides evidence of dural sinuses serving as a neuroimmune interface and highlights the role of meningeal lymphatic drainage circuits in regulating CNS lymphatic drainage and neuroinflammation. Additionally, the findings reveal the involvement of meningeal lymphatic vessels in regulating various neurological processes, including cognitive impairment, anxiety-like behavior, and immune responses in the central nervous system.

The Hidden Link Between Brain Barrier Inflammation and Multiple Sclerosis
health2 years ago

The Hidden Link Between Brain Barrier Inflammation and Multiple Sclerosis

Inflammation in the brain's barrier, known as the meninges, may contribute to the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study in mice. Using spatial transcriptomics, researchers found evidence of immune genes and inflammatory markers transitioning from the meninges into the adjacent brain tissue. This inflammation within the meninges, present in all types of MS, is suggested to play a role in nerve demyelination, loss of new neurites, and decrease in grey matter volume. The study provides valuable insights into the mechanisms of brain damage in MS and highlights the need for further research using human samples.

Age-related Immune Response Changes in Spinal Cord Injuries.
health2 years ago

Age-related Immune Response Changes in Spinal Cord Injuries.

The immune response to spinal cord injuries weakens as people age, according to new research. The study highlights the critical role the membranes surrounding the spinal cord play in this immune response. The findings could help develop treatments to bolster the body’s immune response, improving outcomes for patients, particularly the elderly. The meninges surrounding the spinal cord play an essential role in the immune response to spinal-cord injury. The discovery of the unknown vessels in the membranes, or meninges, surrounding the brain rewrote textbooks and opened a whole new frontier in neurological research.