TWiN 61: Blood to the brain

Jun 25, 2025 · 1 hr 40 min · Episode 61 · 72.8 MB

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TWiN reveals that proteins travel from the blood to the brain where they are taken up by microglia, revealing a new mode of communication between the brain and the periphery.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Tim Cheung, and Vivianne Morrison

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Circulatory proteins taken up by brain microglia (bioRxiv)
Timestamps by Jolene Ramsey. Thanks!

Music is by Ronald Jenkees

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