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During deep sleep, neurons shrink by 60% so cerebrospinal fluid can flush out toxins like amyloid-beta.
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Discovered in 2012, this microscopic mechanism pumps cerebrospinal fluid to wash away the day's neurotoxic waste.
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Discovered in 2012, this nocturnal circuit shrinks neurons by 60% to flush out toxins linked to neurodegenerative diseases.
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How low temperatures activate an ancestral molecular mechanism capable of repairing synapses and halting cognitive decline.
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Discovered in 2012, this hormone travels from active muscle fibers to the hippocampus, stimulating neuronal regeneration and memory.
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Discovered in 2012, this microscopic mechanism pumps fluid through nighttime brain tissue to remove lethal metabolic waste.
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Controlling the nervous system with pulses of light, this innovative technique allows scientists to study and, potentially, treat complex neurological disorders.
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Tiny lab-grown 3D structures are revolutionizing neurological research, offering an unprecedented window into human brain development and function.