New agent blocks stress response

In the future, this could enable stress-​related conditions such as chronic depression to be treated much more specifically and with fewer side effects

24-Jan-2024 - If the body’s natural stress response gets knocked off balance, it can result in physical and mental health disorders. Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed an agent capable of selectively inhibiting this response. Stress isn’t merely an oppressive feeling we experience when we’re overwhelmed; ...