A young child’s immune system appears to have a significant effect on his or her brain development, according to a new study from the University of Virginia School of Medicine (UVA).
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Immunology for University Students
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Resources and Material for Lecturers and Students - Immunology (University level)
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“What is of the most interest and of a great novelty is the fact that [inflammation-fighting cytokines] have positive correlation with cognitive function. My lab published results showing that these IL-4 cytokines are required for proper brain function in mice, and this work from Dr. Petri’s lab completely independently shows similar correlation in humans.”
Link to the BMC publication http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/14/50/abstract