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Northwestern University researchers identified a specific group of neurons that contribute to anxiety when mice are exposed to cannabinoid drugs, particularly under stressful conditions. The study focused on cannabinoids, the class that includes THC, the main psychoactive component of cannabis. In the experiment, mice were presented with a threatening odor to induce stress. The researchers observed that activation of these neurons correlated with increased anxiety-like behaviors in the animals. This finding suggests a neural mechanism linking cannabinoid exposure to anxiety in stressful environments.

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