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Science Snapshot: How Brains Handle Surprise Parties

When unexpected events occur, norepinephrine signals mouse brains to pay attention to key details.

Science Snapshot: How Brains Handle Surprise Parties

When unexpected events occur, norepinephrine signals mouse brains to pay attention to key details.

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Psychological Stress Distracts the Immune System from Fighting Infections

Jennifer Zieba, PhD | Aug 8, 2022 | 3 min read

Acute stress makes immune cells migrate immediately to the bone marrow, which prepares the body for injury at the expense of increasing infectious disease susceptibility.