The brain makes a lot of waste. Now scientists think they know where it goes
Briefly

The brain's waste-removal system operates through slow electrical waves during sleep, pushing fluid from deep brain regions to the surface, allowing waste absorption into the bloodstream.
Researchers aim to understand and potentially prevent brain disorders like Alzheimer's disease by addressing drainage issues in the brain's waste-removal system.
The glymphatic system, similar to the body's lymphatic system, washes away waste products from the brain, potentially influencing conditions like Alzheimer's disease.
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