Depression and Anxiety

The findings point toward potential new avenues for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Key Facts: 

1. The researchers successfully controlled fear responses in mice by increasing brain plasticity and inducing desensitization to fear memories.
2. The process involved decreasing the expression of the Acan gene, responsible for the production of the protein Aggrecan, which reduces brain malleability.
3. This research could pave the way for improved treatment options for adults with PTSD, potentially enhancing the success of exposure therapies.