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So You've Made a Novel Discovery: The History of Our Knowledge of Central Nervous System Lymphatics May Change Your Mind

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: There is a lot of excitement about the possible link between the lymphatic system and neurodegenerative disease since the relatively recent discovery of these systems and the role they may play in these disorders. Methods: An extensive literature review was carried out into these discoveries Result: It transpires that much of our knowledge was already discovered over a long period and either ignored, disregarded or forgotten. Conclusion: It is important to thoroughly research any new knowledge or discovery before declaring it as novel.

Source: Archives of Plastic Surgery

DOI: 10.1055/a-2775-6770

Author: Peter C. Neligan

Institution: University of Washington

Language: English

Topic: Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus

Subfield: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $700