Tag: brain circuits
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Scientists Pinpoint Brain Cells That Drive Anxiety in Mice
Overview: A breakthrough in the anxiety puzzle Anxiety disorders affect millions and remain one of the most common mental health challenges in the United States. While therapies and medications help many, scientists have long sought to understand the cellular roots of anxiety. A new study in mice provides a sharper map of the brain cells…
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Drugs Without Nausea: Scientists Target Brain Circuits to Separate Side Effects from Weight-Loss Benefits
Overview: Aiming for Nausea-Free Weight-Loss Drugs Nausea has long been a common hurdle for people using weight-loss medications such as Ozempic and other GLP-1 receptor agonists. While these drugs can help curb appetite and promote weight loss, the unpleasant side effect of nausea can limit adherence and diminish quality of life. In response, scientists are…