C4 Under the Skin

This release contains only the music track from Base by Base Episode 364. Song title: C4 Under the SkinOriginal Base by Base episode: 364: Peripheral C4 and Schizophrenia: A Neutrophil Gene–Protein Link Article metadata:Article title: Peripheral complement C4 protein in schizophrenia: Association with gene copy number and immune cell subtypesJournal: PNASDOI: 10.1073/pnas.2536376123Reference: Kalinowski A., Macaubas C., Guo H., et al. Peripheral complement C4 protein in schizophrenia: Association with gene copy number and immune cell subtypes. PNAS. 2026;123(20):e2536376123. doi:10.1073/pnas.2536376123 Lyrics:Verse 1White coat lights in a quiet roomCold blue screens, the numbers bloomIn the bloodstream’s shadow, hidden loreA silent signal knocking at the door Pre-ChorusNot in the flood, not in the plainNot in the plasma we used to blameIt’s closer than we ever sawA coded spark behind the draw ChorusC4 under the skin, won’t stay stillIn the cell’s dark current, it learns your willCopy by copy, the risk gets loudA fire in the frontline, inside the crowdC4 under the skin—now we know where it’s been Verse 2Neutrophils carry a private keyMonocytes hold it quietlyGene-count echo in a protein traceA tethered charge you can’t erase BridgeAnd if the mind feels stormy, pulled off trackThere’s a thread in the body pulling backNot a verdict, not a cure in handBut a map you can measure, understand Final ChorusC4 under the skin, won’t stay stillIn the cell’s dark current, it learns your willCopy by copy, the signal’s proudNot in the open—deeper, boundC4 under the skin—turn the lock, read it in