Down-regulation of the PRDM2 protein increases the consolidation of fear-related memories in the brain.
The TOB gene plays a significant role in reducing depression, anxiety, and fear in mouse models. The findings could have positive implications for developing new treatments for disorders associated with psychiatric stress.
Both those who experienced a natural near-death experience and those who had a near-death experience while taking psychedelics report less fear of death and a lasting, spiritual positive experience.
CGRP neurons found in subregions of the thalamus and brainstem relay multisensory threat information to the amygdala. These neural circuits are essential for the formation of aversive memories, a new study reports.
A child's vaccination or needle fear can be reduced if the nurse spends additional time supporting children during the vaccination process.
At some point, we all face social rejection. Researchers say that while rejection affects us all differently, it's how respond to the setback that determines how rejection affects us.
Norepinephrine facilitates fear processing by stimulating a population of inhibitory neurons in the amygdala, generating repetitive bursting patterns of electrical activity. This activity changes the frequency of oscillations in the amygdala from resting state to aroused state, promoting the formation of fear memories.
Differences in gene expression in key brain areas may account for the reason some are less fearful of change than others.
KNT-127, a chemically synthesized compound, helps suppress fear memories associated with PTSD, researchers report.
The sensory cortex, not the amygdala, is responsible for storing fear memories from past experiences, a new study reports.
Mindful meditation may help people cope when faced with action crises, researchers say.
Researchers reveal how memories and fear responses can be transmitted through social interactions.
