Scientists find brain circuit that could lead to new anxiety treatments, dubbed a "yoga pill."

Neuroscientists at the Salk Institute have identified a brain circuit that controls breathing and can help reduce anxiety, potentially leading to a new "yoga pill" for anxiety disorders. This circuit, which slows down breathing and reduces stress, could lead to more precise and effective medications with fewer side effects. However, it could take over a decade before such a treatment is available.

November 29, 2024
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