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This study investigates the neural circuitry of anxiety, focusing on the basolateral amygdala (BLA) and its projections to the central amygdala (CeA). Using optogenetics, the researchers demonstrated that selective stimulation of BLA terminals in the CeA produced an anxiolytic effect, while inhibition of the same pathway increased anxiety-related behaviors. The findings highlight the importance of targeting specific neural projections rather than just cell types in understanding and potentially treating anx

Author
Catherine B.
Language
EN