A little-known tissue composed of a cluster of immune cells could offer novel insights into the development of neurological ...

The meninges also provide structural support for important blood vessels and nerves and prevent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), the clear fluid the brain and spinal cord sit in, from leaking.

A little-known tissue composed of a cluster of immune cells could offer novel insights into the development of neurological disorders. Meninges' immune system changes with age and neurodegeneration.

Animations show how two types of disease caused by meningococcal bacteria can wreak havoc inside the body. In meningitis, the lining around the brain swells. In sepsis, the bacterial toxins ...

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Meningioma is the most common type of tumor that develops in the head. The tumor grows from the meninges, the membranes (thin layers of tissue) surrounding ...