PTSD
Astrocytes—star-shaped glial cells long cast mainly as support staff for neurons—appear to actively shape how fear memories are learned, recalled and weakened, according to a mouse study published in Nature. The work suggests these cells help sustain the neural activity patterns that underlie fear expression, a finding that researchers say could eventually inform new approaches to anxiety-related disorders.
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Gary Woodland, the 2019 U.S. Open champion, revealed his post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis in an emotional interview ahead of THE PLAYERS Championship. The four-time PGA TOUR winner discussed ongoing struggles following 2023 brain surgery. He expressed determination to compete despite the challenges.
January 16, 2026 10:37