According to researchers, some people engage in acts they find immensely fearful in order to gain social standing.
Researchers have identified a specific genetic variant that appears to help facilitate empathy driven by fear in rodents.
According to a new study, hunger can suppress rival drive states such as fear, anxiety, thirst or social needs.
According to researchers, screams possess unique acoustic properties, making them a specific type of vocal expression only used in times of stress or dangerous situations.
A new study reveals coupling old memories with a stressful event can make people perceive harmless situations as dangerous.
Researchers report medications that boost the effect of naturally produced opioids may be better at reducing anxiety and fear than receptor binding opioids.
Researchers have identified a cluster of neurons in mouse brains that encourage fear response to perceived threats. When an adjacent cluster of neurons is activated, boldness and courage behaviors are exhibited.
A new study reports the rhythm of your breathing can influence neural activity that enhances memory recall and emotional judgement.
Mice infected with the Toxoplasma gondii parasite showed no selective reduction in fear of feline predators. Findings reveal chronic T. gondii infection reduces anxiety and risk-aversion while increasing curiosity and exploratory behaviors.
KNT-127, a chemically synthesized compound, helps suppress fear memories associated with PTSD, researchers report.
New evidence suggests the brain can update poorly formed memories with incorrect information, leading to the creation of false memories.
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.
