Scientists have found a way to boost the brain's system to clear waste from the organ in mice, which could open treatment possibilities for neurodegenerative diseases
  • Windex007@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    8 days ago

    Study was done in mice, and it relies on massaging specific lymph nodes which are easily accessible for massage (sounds like most of the lymph nodes related to the brain-flushing mechanism are too deep in the neck to really get at).

    Super curious if/where humans have analogues.

    • sramder@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      8 days ago

      Because you don’t want her giving you a face massage so you can take a brain poop? Gonna need some further explanation, chief.

      • Alteon@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        8 days ago

        Wife already wants hourly neck and head massages. My thumbs are already working at max capacity, Captain. I’m giving it all I got!