Columbia's Zuckerman Institute discovers a brain circuit in mice controlling inflammatory reactions, potentially leading to treatments for autoimmune diseases.
Scientists at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute reveal a new brain circuit in mice that controls inflammatory reactions in the body. The brain stem houses a population of neurons that act as the master regulator of the immune system, sensing immune cues and controlling inflammation. This discovery could lead to treatments for autoimmune diseases and other conditions caused by excessive immune response.
May 01, 2024
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