Scientists Identify Gene in the Brain that Controls Anxiety

Scientists have identified a gene in the brain responsible for anxiety symptoms and found that modifying the gene can reduce anxiety levels, offering a novel drug target for anxiety disorders. The discovery highlights a new amygdala miR483-5p/Pgap2 pathway that regulates the brain’s response to stress and provides a potential therapeutic approach for anxiety disorders. Anxiety disorders are common with one in four people diagnosed with a disorder at least once in their lifetime.