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Tiny astrocyte sensors in the brain's fear center point to a potential target for anxiety and depression

A new study led by UCLA Health researchers has identified a specific type of brain cell and a tiny structure on its surface that changes when the body is under stress, which may help explain why stress can lead to anxiety and depression.

Tiny astrocyte sensors in the brain's fear center point to a potential target for anxiety and depression

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