Physicians have long observed a mystifying phenomenon: After a bout of infection or an autoimmune disease flare-up, some ...

New research reveals that the immune molecule IL-17 can influence behavior by acting directly on specific regions of the brain.

Scientists find the protein IL-17 that fights infection also acts on the brain, inducing anxiety or sociability. This adds to evidence that immune molecules can influence behavior during illness.

A scientific team has used millions of human cells to build neural circuits in the laboratory that sense painful stimuli and ...

Two new papers uncover IL-17 biology and add to growing evidence that cytokines can influence behavior during illness.

Clinicians and patients have long reported mood swings, behavioral changes, and other mental health issues after an infection or autoimmune flare | Cell And Molecular Biology ...

Scientists have uncovered a dedicated brain circuit that distinguishes between direct fear and fear learned by observing others—known as vicarious fear.