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Inhibiting brain neurons restored immune cell production in aged mice
In experiments in aged mice, inhibiting specific brain neurons or deleting a gene involved in inflammatory signaling improved the response to a flu vaccine.In experiments in aged mice, inhibiting specific brain neurons or deleting a gene involved in inflammatory signaling improved the response to a flu vaccine.
Preprint: mouse studyBlood and immune system
Who was studiedAged mice
What changedInhibiting brain neurons restored immune precursor cells and B-cell production in aged mice
The catchThe text does not report whether restored immune cell production persisted after treatment ended