SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 26, 2025Quanta Magazine

The Mysterious Flow of Fluid in the Brain

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Scientists are investigating how the brain clears waste, potentially explaining why sleep feels refreshing. A new study suggests blood vessel pumping may move cerebrospinal fluid through brain tissues during sleep, but the hypothesis remains controversial among researchers studying brain fluid dynamics.

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