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The human skull has microchannels connecting the inner surface to the brain.

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Spanish researchers described a network of microchannels in the skull that could be key in neurological diseases. These tiny channels play a fundamental role in the vascular system and the brain's immune response.

Source: American Journal of Biological Anthropology

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