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Molecules that fight infection also act on the brain, inducing anxiety or sociability

April 7, 2025 by

Scientists find the protein IL-17 that fights infection also acts on the brain, inducing anxiety or sociability. This adds to evidence that immune molecules can influence behavior during illness.

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