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More than just jaundice: Mouse study shows bilirubin may protect the brain

August 12, 2019 by

In studies in mice, researchers report they have found that bilirubin, a bile pigment most commonly known for yellowing the skin of people with jaundice, may play an unexpected role in protecting brain cells from damage from oxidative stress.

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