Neurosciencenews.com July 09, 2026 • 19:56

C1 Neurons Identified as Master Anxiety Switch - Neuroscience News

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C1 Neurons Identified as Master Anxiety Switch - Neuroscience News

A new study identifies brainstem C1 neurons as precise modulators of chronic trauma and long-term anxiety.

Summary: Researchers discovered that a specific subpopulation of epinephrine-producing cells, known as C1 neurons, act as master controllers of fear and persistent anxiety. Normally, these cells soun… [+10416 chars]

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