Research in mice reveals brain cells that drive—and prevent—anxiety
One group of cells called microglia amps up anxiety response, while another quiets them, according to research led by Mario Capecchi.
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Newly discovered brain mechanism linked to anxiety, OCD
A new study shows that, like buttons on a game controller, specific microglia populations activate anxiety and OCSD behaviors while others dampen them.
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In a new study, U scientists discovered a new lineage of specialized brain cells, called Hoxb8-lineage microglia, and established a link between the lineage and OCD and anxiety in mice.
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