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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Vishwam Sankaran

Study finds tiny channels in skull that could play ‘vital role’ in meningitis treatment

Nahrendorf Lab

Scientists have found that a special fluid linked with immunity in the brain can reach the skull’s bone marrow via tiny channels that help in the detection and response to infection or injury.

The findings, published in the journal Nature Neuroscience last week, may have “huge implications” for conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease since these diseases have an inflammatory component, researchers say.

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