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November 27, 2025
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Earth.com: How a single molecule tells the brain to shut down social contact
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A 4 by 2 array of panels shows neurons in a brain section. Green "Myc" labeling indicates the presence of a receptor. Magenta "fos" labeling indicates neural activity. There is more magenta on the bottom row, which is labeled "IL-1B"
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Earth.com covers sickness-related social behavior research by the Choi Lab
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