In a recent breakthrough that could pave the way for novel treatments for anxiety and stress disorders, a team of neurobiologists from the University of California San Diego has uncovered a “fear switch” in the brain. This discovery could alter our approach to understanding and handling fear by mastering control over this neural switch, potentially offering relief to millions suffering from generalized anxiety disorders and PTSD. “Our results provide important insights into the mechanisms involved in fear generalization,” said co-author and professor of neurobiology at UC San Diego, Dr. Nicholas Spitzer. “The benefit of understanding these processes at this level...