When Was Meningeal Lymphatics Discovered?

History of the discovery and rediscovery of meningeal lymphatic vessels. The existence of lymphatic vessels in the brain meninges was first mentioned towards the end of the 18th century by Paolo Mascagni, an Italian physician known for his unparalleled anatomical knowledge (Bucchieri et al., 2015).

When was lymphatic discovered?

The lymphatic system was first described in the 17th century independently by Olaus Rudbeck and Thomas Bartholin.

What university discovered lymph vessels in the brain?

The UVA researchers, led by Jonathan Kipnis, were able to impede the development of multiple sclerosis in mice by targeting the lymphatic vessels surrounding the brain.

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