Andrew Huberman· PhD
And we found out that this neuron, where these genes function, this one pair of neurons, is the only neuron in C. elegans which is sensitive to lithium.
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And we found out that this neuron, where these genes function, this one pair of neurons, is the only neuron in C. elegans which is sensitive to lithium.
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Not only that, if you first make the worms cold tolerant and then lithium doesn't work on them, lithium switches this forgetfulness mechanism on and off.