Interlude XIII — Neuroimmunology: When the Brain Meets Immunity

What if emotion were an immune response?What if the dialogue between inflammation and thought shaped not only how we heal—but how we hope? In this interlude, Dr. Juan Carlos Rey explores the emerging science of neuroimmunology, where the immune and nervous systems reveal themselves as co-authors of consciousness.Through the work of Ronald Duman (Yale University), Harry Male (University of Illinois), and Jonathan Kipnis (Washington University in St. Louis), we trace how cytokines, microglia, and lymphatic pathways sculpt mood, memory, and meaning. From autoimmune melancholy to the “sickness behavior” that demands rest, this episode unveils the silent director behind cognition itself—showing that inflammation and illumination may be closer kin than we ever imagined. Continue the conversation WhatsApp channel: TheObservableUnknown Email: TheObservableUnknown@gmail.com Text: 336-675-5836 And wherever you listen, please leave a review and rating - your words help the dialogue evolve.

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Where science meets spirituality and measurable phenomena dance with mystical wisdom. Join Dr. Juan Carlos Rey as he explores the hidden influences shaping our reality - from quantum mechanics to cosmic consciousness. This isn’t your typical metaphysical podcast. Through analytical discussions and practical applications, discover how the unexplainable impacts your daily life. For curious souls who question everything and spiritual seekers grounded in science. Venture beyond the veil of ordinary reality into the Observable Unknown.