New MRI technique visualizes cerebrospinal fluid motion in the brain

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Researchers developed a new MRI technique to visualize cerebrospinal fluid motion in the brain with unprecedented detail. This non-invasive method allows scientists to observe CSF flow patterns, revealing links between fluid dynamics and amyloid protein buildup in vessel walls, a condition known as cerebral amyloid angiopathy. The technique could advance the study and treatment of neurological disorders by providing new insights into the brain's waste clearance system and its potential disruptions in disease.


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