Scientists Identify a Nose-to-Brain Circuit That Links Anxiety And Breathing

Scientists Identify a Nose-to-Brain Circuit That Links Anxiety And Breathing

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Scientists Identify a Nose-to-Brain Circuit That Links Anxiety And Breathing - Organic Consumers

September 07, 2026 | Source: Science Alert | by Russell McLendon Anxiety disorders are humanity's most common mental disorders, affecting some 359 million people globally. Controlled breathing can help many people regulate their anxiety, as research has shown, although it remains unclear exactly how this works. In a new mouse study published in PNAS, researchers identify