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