Lymphatic vessels are a network of tiny tubes in our bodies that carry a fluid called lymph. They help remove waste and toxins from tissues, fight infections, and support our immune system by transporting white blood cells.
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- Working primarily with mice, senior author and University of Virginia neuroscience professor Jonathan Kipnis and his group identified a hitherto undetected network of lymphatic vessels in the meninges — the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord — that shuttle fluid and immune cells from the cerebrospinal fluid to the deep cervical lymph nodes in the neck. (scientificamerican.com)
- Brain scans of healthy volunteers showed that our brains may drain waste through lymphatic vessels, the body's sewer system. (sciencedaily.com)
- Lymphatic vessels act as conduits, allowing surrounding tissues to expel or absorb fluid in order to maintain homeostasis and prevent excess swelling. (marksdailyapple.com)
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