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A chemogenetic screen identified connections between pain-sensing neurons (nociceptors) and the gut immune system. This research sheds light on how nerve signals influence immune responses in the intestines.

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  • Immunology
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Nociceptors are sensory neurons that detect noxious stimuli.
  • Gut immune function is crucial for maintaining intestinal homeostasis.
  • The interplay between the nervous and immune systems in the gut is complex.

Discussion:

  • Chemogenetic screening offers a powerful tool to probe neural circuits.
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