https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/ucla-study-iden
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Speaking of which, this was published yesterday by UCLA.
Some excerpts:
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A bit of Biology 101: Brain cells are studded with receptors. To enter a cell, a molecule must latch onto a specific receptor, which operates like a doorknob to provide access inside. The UCLA team focused on a gene that encodes a receptor for CCR5 molecules — the same receptor that HIV hitches a ride on to infect brain cells and cause memory loss in AIDS patients.
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“Life would be impossible if we remembered everything,” Silva said. “We suspect that CCR5 enables the brain to connect meaningful experiences by filtering out insignificant details.”
In any case, the brain anti-inflammatory effect is huge if it can be put successfully on clinical trial.