Hydrocephalus is prevalent worldwide and can affect people of any age. According to the Hydrocephalus Association, one million Americans suffer from the condition and some 25 million worldwide. The ...

A multitude of genes have been linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease. Specifically how those genes might influence the progression of neurodegeneration remains something of a black box ...

This diagram shows the pathways cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) takes as it flows from the brain’s surface through facial lymphatic vessels and into lymph nodes in the neck.

Brain-derived extracellular vesicle (EV) biomarkers represent a promising frontier for liquid biopsy development targeting the nervous system. They offer strong potential for enabling minimally ...

The rapid influx of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) and protein solutes released during cortical spreading depression (CSD) in the brain activates neurons to trigger aural migraine headaches, according to ...

Specialized brain cells in the hypothalamus act as a disposal route for tau protein, shuttling it from cerebrospinal fluid into the bloodstream. When those cells break down, tau accumulates in the ...