The brain makes a lot of waste. Now scientists think they know where it goes
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The brain appears to rely on synchronized waves to wash out waste products, including toxins associated with Alzheimer's disease.
(Image credit: Andriy Onufriyenko)
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The brain appears to rely on synchronized waves to wash out waste products, including toxins associated with Alzheimer's disease.
(Image credit: Andriy Onufriyenko)