Resident doctor Miriam Stoppard looks at new research after scientists look at new possible treatment for anxiety after a gene in the brain has been identified as the source driving the condition
Get latest articles and stories on Science at LatestLY. An international team of scientists discovered a gene in the brain that is responsible for anxious feelings. Importantly, gene alteration has been found to decrease anxiety levels, providing an attractive new therapeutic target for anxiety disorders. Science News | Scientists Identify a Gene in Brain That Might Reduce Anxiety.