Scientists in Israel say they've identified a chemical in the human brain that helps brain cells store new memories and allows them to "stick."
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Tiny blood vessels in brain spit to survive
Scientists have discovered capillaries have a unique method of expelling debris, such as blood clots, cholesterol or calcium plaque, that blocks the flow of essential nutrients to brain cells.
The capillaries spit out the blockage by growing a membrane that envelopes the obstruction and then shoves it out of the blood vessel.
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