TWiN 10: Remodeling synapses with a cytokine

September 29, 2020

TWiN explains how a cytokine produced by neurons activates microglia which modify the extracellular matrix and remodel synapses, leading to memory consolidation.

Hosts: Ori Lieberman, Andres Bendesky, Erin Calipari, Jason Shepherd and Vincent Racaniello

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Links for this episode

  • IL-33 promotes synaptic plasticity (Cell) 4:51, 12:25
  • Timestamps by Jolene. Thanks!

Music is by Ronald Jenkees

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