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Research Reveals Brain Cells That Control AnxietyCEFR A1

25 Nov 2025

Adapted from Sophia Friesen - University of Utah, Futurity CC BY 4.0

Photo by Logan Voss, Unsplash

AI-assisted adaptation of the original article, simplified for language learners.

  • Anxiety is a common problem for many people.
  • Research in mice shows new things about anxiety.
  • There are two types of brain cells involved.
  • These cells can make anxiety better or worse.
  • One type helps control anxiety.
  • Another type makes anxiety stronger.

Difficult words

  • anxietyA feeling of worry or fear.
    anxiety.
  • researchStudying to find new information.
  • cellsSmall building blocks of living things.
  • controlTo manage or direct something.
  • strongerMore powerful or intense.
    stronger.

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Discussion questions

  • Why do you think anxiety is common?
  • How can you control your anxiety?
  • What helps you feel better when you are anxious?

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