Scientists at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) have uncovered a non-invasive method to boost the brain’s natural waste drainage system—a discovery that they suggest could open new avenues for ...

Bagged in three layers of meninges and selectively fenced off by the blood brain barrier, our central nervous system (CNS) interacts within strict limits with our immune system. Protective ...

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear and watery liquid that flows in and around the brain and spinal cord. Its functions include protecting parts of the nervous system, delivering nutrients and ...

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, also called pseudotumor cerebri, refers to elevated cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure that develops most often in women of reproductive age with obesity, causing ...

Headaches are among the most common symptoms of a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. They may develop due to nerve irritation in your meninges. Share on Pinterest Maskot/Getty Images CSF leaks usually ...

May aid in the diagnosis of prion disease. RT-QuIC identifies the disease-causing agent. Total TAU and 14-3-3γ are indirect markers of neurodegenerative diseases. Assumes that the patient has a ...