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Scientists surprised to discover lymphatic 'scavenger' brain cells

4 May 2017

University of Queensland scientists discovered a new type of lymphatic brain “scavenger” cell by studying tropical freshwater zebrafish – which share many of the same cell types and organs as humans.

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