Glycemic Diet and Autism (IMAGE) Salk Institute Caption The brains of mice fed a high glycemic index diet have greater numbers of activated immune cells (shown in red and green) called microglia. Credit Courtesy of Antonio Currais/Salk Institute Usage Restrictions With credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.