Scientists found that calcium signals in specific brain immune cells control anxiety and compulsive behaviors in mice. When calcium levels rise in Hoxb8 microglia, the mice show anxiety-like behaviors.
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Calcium surges in brain immune cells may switch anxiety on and off
High Levels Trigger, Normal Levels Calm Calcium controls anxiety switch
Brain Immune Cells Driving Behavior Hoxb8 microglia
First Real-Time Brain Cell Observation Mini microscope used