glymphatic system
noun
the system or process by which cerebrospinal fluid moves through channels formed by glia, cleansing the mammalian brain of harmful waste.
glymphatic
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a word derived from
glymphatic system.
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Neuroscientist Lauren Hablitz, PhD, later helped show that glymphatic activity is influenced not only by sleep, but also by circadian rhythms, the body's internal 24-hour clock.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
Her laboratory discovered the glymphatic system in 2012.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
The team first showed that each of these interventions could improve glymphatic function in healthy animals.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
Later studies found that glymphatic activity is especially strong during sleep and plays an important role in maintaining brain health.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
The peer-reviewed paper, "Exercise as a regulator of glymphatic function," was recently published in the journal Trends in Neurosciences.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
