Researchers at MIT have uncovered a powerful way the brain “unlearns” fear: through a dopamine-driven…
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Scientists have uncovered a fascinating way the brain learns to override instinctive fears, shedding light…
Tohoku University’s study reveals that manipulating astrocytes in mice’s brains impacts memory retention. Acidifying astrocytes…
UC Davis researchers have identified new cell clusters in the amygdala that could hold keys…
Neurobiologists have discovered how stress turns into fear in the brain — in conditions such…
In new research, Boston University neuroscientist Dr. Steve Ramirez and collaborators examine the dynamic nature…
Fear has evolved to protect organisms from harm. The brain’s amygdala detects threats, while other…
A cluster of neurons in the brains of fruit flies has been found to control…
The Absence of a Specific Serotonin Receptor Has Been Linked to a Reduction in Previously…
A new study leverages math in improving commonly used exposure therapy to overcome fear. New…
By combining neuroscience with molecular biology, scientists have discovered that a well-known gene works to…
Norepinephrine alters brain activity in the amygdala to form fear memories, explaining why frightening events…
Pregnant female mice emit a stress-inducing chemical, n-pentyl acetate, affecting male behavior and protecting offspring.…
Researchers from the University of Basel have developed an augmented reality app for smartphones in…
New research shows that babies as old as only a few months are able to…
Fear memories are formed when humans associate things with strong, negative emotional responses. A team…