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Histology showing IL-6 expression
Immune Molecule Alters Cellular Makeup of Human Brain Organoids
The changes may help explain the link between maternal infection and autism, though more research is needed.
Immune Molecule Alters Cellular Makeup of Human Brain Organoids
Immune Molecule Alters Cellular Makeup of Human Brain Organoids

The changes may help explain the link between maternal infection and autism, though more research is needed.

The changes may help explain the link between maternal infection and autism, though more research is needed.

autism, immunology, neuroscience

Panels showing different kinds of microglia
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Jef Akst | Jan 31, 2016 | 1 min read
A mouse study suggests a mechanism by which severe infections during pregnancy increase autism risk. 
Pruning Synapses Improves Brain Connections
Ed Yong | Feb 2, 2014 | 4 min read
Without microglia to pluck off unwanted synapses in early life, mouse brains develop with weaker connections, leading to altered social behavior.
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