Reduced GABAergic Inhibition in the Basolateral Amygdala and the Development of Anxiety-Like Behaviors after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

What is it about?

In this study, we demonstrate that a mild brain injury can lead to a delayed loss of inhibitory neurons, reductions in inhibitory synaptic transmission, and increased anxiety-like behavior.

Featured Image

Why is it important?

This work demonstrates that even after a mild injury, persistent alterations in the amygdala may increase anxiety-like behavior and could be a causal factor for the development of posttraumatic stress disorder.