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New Brain Pathway Reveals Fear Secrets | Concord News
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- Sep 5, 2026
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New research from Johns Hopkins has uncovered a specific neural pathway in the amygdala that controls how we learn and remember fear — and it’s sparking hope for future treatments of PTSD and phobias. Using optogenetics, scientists manipulated these neurons in mice, successfully reducing fear responses, offering a precise, targeted approach to mental health therapies. This breakthrough could finally explain why some people get trapped in fear loops while others recover — and opens doors to deeper understanding of anxiety and trauma at the biological level. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/457d2b1e1323812a