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Overwhelming fear, sweaty palms, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate-;these are the symptoms of a panic attack, which people with panic disorder have frequently and unexpectedly.

Study reveals that gut microbiota from individuals with social anxiety disorder (SAD) can induce social fear behaviors in mice, suggesting a causal role of gut microbes in modulating behaviors relevant to SAD.

Researchers investigate the neural patterns of patients with PTSD while listening to narratives that depicted their own memories.

Researchers in the U.S. used non-human primate models to explore the molecular mechanisms and neural systems behind behavioral inhibition, a key risk factor for anxiety disorders. The study identified molecular systems in the posterior orbitofrontal cortex linked to variations in anxious temperament, offering potential targets for treating anxiety disorders.

Experiences of discrimination and acculturation are known to have a detrimental effect on a person's health.

Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's can be associated to depression and anxiety. Dr. Sabine Krabbe, a neuroscientist at DZNE's Bonn site, is receiving 1.2 million US dollars from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to understand the mechanisms involved in the onset of these syndromes.

Memory, a fundamental tool for our survival, is closely linked with how we encode, recall, and respond to external stimuli.

Research reveals that adverse life experiences heighten amygdala response and diminish prefrontal cortex activity, indicating potential neural mechanisms of psychological vulnerability.

SEATTLE, Wash.-Halloween can be a scary good time, the one time a year when we love to scare and be scared, but those frights could be affecting your body.

The discovery of a physical interaction between two proteins in brain cells that can be traced in mice to control of movement, anxiety and memory could one day open the door to development of new schizophrenia treatment strategies, researchers say.