Interest in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has surged since the Gaza war outbreak. Traumatic memories can resurface years later, disrupting the lives of those who suffer from PTSD. A research team led by Dr. Ami Ritter at Dr. Oded Klavir’s Neural Circuits of Behavior Lab has made promising strides in the field. Their findings demonstrate that blocking specific brain pathways in mice previously frightened by robotic toy beetles eliminated their fear response. This suggests that a deeper understanding of the mechanisms underlying PTSD could lead to faster diagnosis and potentially even the repair or reversal of fear-related problems. The study was recently published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications. READ MORE in NoCamels and the Jerusalem Post