Nature

Cerebrospinal fluid and hemodynamics in the human brain

This Scientific Reports Collection welcomes original research on Cerebrospinal fluid and hemodynamics in the human brain. Narrative review articles are also welcomed, to our sister journal Scientific ...
Medical Xpress

Cerebrospinal fluid motion in the brain captured in remarkable detail

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear and watery liquid that flows in and around the brain and spinal cord. Its functions include protecting parts of the nervous system, delivering nutrients and ...
News Medical

Scientists uncover cerebrospinal fluid markers for Alzheimer's detection and treatment

Exploring the genetic blueprint of cerebrospinal fluid proteins, this study uncovers new markers and therapeutic targets that may unlock advancements in Alzheimer’s diagnosis and care. Study: ...
Science Daily

Brain drain: Nasopharyngeal lymphatics found to be crucial for cerebrospinal fluid outflow

Researchers have uncovered a distinctive network of lymphatic vessels at the back of the nose that plays a critical role in draining cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the brain. The study, sheds light on ...
PBS

Billy Joel has excess fluid in his brain. Here's what to know about cerebrospinal fluid disorders

Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and spinal cord, ...
Frontiers

Integrating CSF flow and glymphatic system insights into neurovascular disorders: From imaging to interventions

Recent advances in neuroimaging and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) research have significantly expanded our understanding of the complex interactions between CSF ...
The Conversation

Fluid keeps your brain from crushing itself and shields your spine from shock – a neurologist explains what happens when it stops working

Your brain produces around a pint of cerebrospinal fluid each day. Archibald Church, Diseases of the nervous system (1908)/Internet Archive via Flickr Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, ...
New Scientist

Massaging the neck and face may help flush waste out of the brain

A device that massages the face and neck boosts the brain’s waste disposal system, suggesting it could reduce the severity of conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) bathes our ...
The Conversation

Billy Joel has excess fluid in his brain – a neurologist explains what happens when this protective liquid gets out of balance

Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and spinal cord, ...
Medical Xpress

Nasopharyngeal lymphatics found to be crucial for draining cerebrospinal fluid from the brain

In a study published in Nature, South Korean researchers led by Director Koh Gou Young of the Center for Vascular Research within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) have uncovered a distinctive ...