In a pioneering study, scientists have discovered a specific pattern of brain activity that signals anxiety levels in both humans and mice. By focusing on the synchronization of brain waves between two key areas involved in emotion processing, researchers identified a potential universal biomarker for anxiety, offering new avenues for understanding and treating anxiety disorders. The study was published in the journal Neuron00976-5). With anxiety disorders being one of the most prevalent psychiatric conditions worldwide, the authors of the new study sought to pinpoint reliable indicators withi…