The mechanisms behind fear revealed (IMAGE)

University of California - San Diego

The mechanisms behind fear revealed

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New research published in Science identifies the brain biochemistry and neural circuitry that cause generalized fear experiences. Here, neurons are shown in cyan and retrograde tracers shown in yellow and magenta.

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Spitzer Lab, UC San Diego

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Must be used in conjunction with Science paper on the brain and stress-induced fear

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