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/chessmasterjj 13d ago edited 13d ago

How do we clean out our brain of waste? 

Edit: Just says they boosted the lymphatic system of the mice, doesn't say how. If you give "strengthen lymphatic system" a Goog you get physical exercise, hydration and healthy diet. 

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u/chessmasterjj 13d ago

I've heard fasting stimulates stem cells and helps get rid of dead tissues. I wonder if it helps with the lymphatic system too.

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u/47Kittens 13d ago

I believe the lymphatic system is what’s used to get rid of the dead cells

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u/chessmasterjj 13d ago

Dang. Maybe not then. 

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u/47Kittens 13d ago

It’s one and the same. It can’t “help” the lymphatic system because it is the lymphatic system