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TWiN 45: Acupuncture modulates the immune system

Category: Science & Medicine
Duration: 00:52:24
Publish Date: 2023-12-13 18:07:00
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TWiN discusses research showing that sciatic nerve activation with electroacupuncture at the sciatic nerve controls systemic inflammation and rescues mice from polymicrobial peritonitis, by inducing vagal activation of aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase, leading to the production of dopamine in the adrenal medulla. 

Hosts: Vincent RacanielloJason Shepherd, and Timothy Cheung

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