Fear switch

Scientists have uncovered a ‘fear switch’ in the brain and how to deactivate it on mice subjected to electric shocks, finding fear responses were exaggerated due to a switch in neurotransmission from glutamate to GABA in a brain region called the dorsal raphe, mirroring findings in deceased humans who had PTSD, offering promising insights into potential treatments for anxiety and stress disorders

Mar 18, 2024
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