T Cells Found Living in Healthy Brains

Contrary to long-standing beliefs, T cells—key immune cells—have been discovered in the healthy brains of both mice and humans. These cells, previously thought to only enter the brain during disease, were most concentrated in a region that regulates hunger and thirst.

The study suggests that T cells travel from the gut to the brain, potentially delivering real-time updates about the body’s status. This groundbreaking discovery reveals a new dimension of the gut-brain axis, where immune cells may serve as messengers shaping behavior and health.

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T Cells Found Living in Healthy Brains

Contrary to long-standing beliefs, T cells—key immune cells—have been discovered in the healthy brains of both mice and humans. These cells, previously thought to only enter the brain during disease, were most concentrated in a region that regulates hunger and thirst.

The study suggests that T cells travel from the gut to the brain, potentially delivering real-time updates about the body’s status. This groundbreaking discovery reveals a new dimension of the gut-brain axis, where immune cells may serve as messengers shaping behavior and health.

🆔@neurocognitionandlearning

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