The same brain system that helps us to avoid danger is also activated during selfless, helping behaviors, allowing us to help others in danger.
Detailed knowledge of probabilities can make dangerous risks seem far less risky, a new study reports.
Study provides insight into the neural mechanisms of how prey animals use the sounds or actions of others to infer danger and respond defensively.
Researchers have identified the variables that lead the brain to apply specific defensive strategies while under the threat of danger, and implicate a specific pair of neurons in this process.
Researchers have discovered a synaptic mechanism for computing escape decisions.
Researchers have identified neurons that help to initiate an escape from danger response in fruit flies.
According to researchers, the ability of a male rat's brain to store memory changes depending on whether the environment in which they acquire information is safe or dangerous.
Researchers report worms can learn to activate a defense mechanism that protects cells from damage.
NYU researchers report stress can lead to a diminished ability to predict new dangers.
A new paper looks at why some of us are extreme thrill seekers, and others don't even enjoy a gentle roller coaster ride.
