Can our brain make our body sick? Likely yes, Israeli research shows
Technion scientists uncovered how neurons can trigger physiological responses in the body that translate in real illnesses but might also help treat them.
Insular neurons (in red) that were captured during colitis and reactivated (in green) upon recovery. Lower panel: Colon sections showing white blood cells (in red) present in the tissue of a mouse after insular neurons reactivation (Gq, right) and its non-activated control.(photo credit: NITZAN ZOHAR/TECHNION SPOKESPERSON'S OFFICE)ByROSSELLA TERCATINUpdated:
