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Scientists reverse anxiety by fixing a tiny brain circuit

Science Daily · Jun 3, 2026, 12:16 PM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

A newly identified group of amygdala neurons appears to play a central role in anxiety and social behavior. Restoring normal activity in this tiny brain circuit reversed anxiety and social deficits in mice, revealing a promising new target for future treatments.

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