r/science • u/Potential_Being_7226 PhD | Psychology | Neuroscience • 13d ago

Neuroscience Boosting brain’s waste removal system improves memory in old mice | Researchers found that rejuvenating the lymphatic vessels in the brain enhanced recognition memory and restored synaptic function through an interleukin-6 (IL-6) pathway.

https://medicine.washu.edu/news/boosting-brains-waste-removal-system-improves-memory-in-old-mice/
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u/marionsunshine 13d ago

They get all the dopest healthcare innovations first!

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u/flammablelemon 13d ago

Increasing VEGF raises the risk of developing tumors anyway. Growth factors in moderation (like in the amounts your body normally produces them) are beneficial, but a large excess of them produced by drugs (like steroids) can lead to health issues over time.