Prager-Khoutorsky lab publishes in Neuron.

The study entitled “Microglia regulate neuronal activity via structural remodeling of astrocytes”, finds that a high-salt diet triggers brain inflammation that drives up blood pressure.

The study has been highlighted by:

McGill Newsroom:

https://www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/channels/news/high-salt-diet-inflames-brain-and-raises-blood-pressure-study-finds-366452

CTV News:

https://www.ctvnews.ca/winnipeg/video/2025/08/20/potential-link-between-high-salt-diet-and-blood-pressure/

The link to the full article: https://www.cell.com/neuron/fulltext/S0896-6273(25)00551-3