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Study Unveils Brain's Self-Defense via Lymphatic System

5/9/2025

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A groundbreaking study by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals how neural activity shapes the brain's meningeal lymphatic system in zebrafish. Specialized glial cells release Vegfc, collaborating with fibroblasts to orchestrate lymphatic vessel formation. This vital interaction safeguards the brain from immune invasions, showcasing its remarkable capacity to regulate its own microenvironment.

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A groundbreaking study by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences reveals how neural activity shapes the brain's meningeal lymphatic system in zebrafish. Specialized glial cells release Vegfc, collaborating with fibroblasts to orchestrate lymphatic vessel formation. This vital interaction safeguards the brain from immune invasions, showcasing its remarkable capacity to regulate its own microenvironment.