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Electroacupuncture activates neurons to switch off inflammation.

📅 October 1, 2021 👤 Ulloa Luis 📖 Nature

🤖 Plain-English Summary

Neurons that express a specific molecular marker are activated by ‘electroacupuncture’ stimulation.

🔑 Key Findings

  • They can then mediate the treatment’s anti-inflammatory effects in a mouse model of the inflammatory condition sepsis.

💡 Why This Matters

Understanding this could lead to better treatments, improved diagnostics, or a deeper grasp of how the human body works — benefiting patient care globally.

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