Scientists surprised to discover lymphatic 'scavenger' brain cells
Monday, May 1, 2017 - 11:01
in Biology & Nature
The brain has its own inbuilt processes for mopping up damaging cellular waste -- and these processes may provide protection from stroke and dementia. Scientists discovered a new type of lymphatic brain 'scavenger' cell by studying tropical freshwater zebrafish -- which share many of the same cell types and organs as humans.