Astrocyte changes may explain how stress affects mental health
2 sources·Updated September 9, 2026
Covered by 2 sources
- Medical Xpress·8h agoTiny astrocyte sensors in the brain's fear center point to a potential target for anxiety and depression
A new study led by UCLA Health researchers has identified a specific type of brain cell and a tiny structure on its surface that changes when the body is under stress, which may help explain why stress can lead to anxiety and depression.
Read at Medical Xpress → - News-Medical·23h agoAstrocyte changes may explain how stress affects mental health
A new study led by UCLA Health researchers has identified a specific type of brain cell and a tiny structure on its surface that changes when the body is under stress, which may help explain why stress can lead to anxiety and depression.
Read at News-Medical →