Scientists unlock brain's natural clean-up system for new treatments for stroke
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Scientists have discovered how the brain's natural cleaning system, called the glymphatic system, removes toxic waste during sleep and becomes impaired after stroke. This breakthrough reveals why stroke patients often experience worsened brain function and opens new treatment possibilities. Researchers found that restoring this cleaning mechanism could significantly improve recovery outcomes by helping the brain clear harmful proteins and cellular debris that accumulate after stroke damage.
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