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The brain makes a lot of waste. Now scientists think they know where it goes: « New insights into the brain's waste-removal system could one day help researchers better understand and prevent many brain disorders. »


The brain appears to rely on synchronized waves to wash out waste products, including toxins associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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