Medically reviewed by Sameena Zahoor, MDMedically reviewed by Sameena Zahoor, MD The meninges of the brain and spinal cord are three layers of membranes: the dura mater, arachnoid mater ...

Stationed within the meninges, squads of immune cells lie in wait, ready to unleash an inflammatory assault within the brain if needed. Holding these trigger-happy troops back during peacetime falls ...

Meningitis is an infection that causes the thin layers of the meninges that surround the brain and spinal cord to become inflamed, explains Dr. Rodrigo Hasbun, an infectious diseases professor at ...

The meninges, three protective tissue layers under the skull, shield the brain and spinal cord from injury, toxins, and infection. This brain border hosts a diverse population of immune cells.

Can immune cells protect your brain? Yes! Tregs act as gatekeepers, controlling inflammation and supporting memory formation in the hippocampus.

In 2015, two studies in mice provided evidence that the brain does in fact have a traditional lymphatic system in the outermost layer of the meninges—the coverings that protect the brain and help keep ...