Figure 1 (IMAGE) Institute for Basic Science Caption Reciprocal connections between the rACC and rBLA are responsible for observational fear. A. Schematic illustrations of behavioral procedures for observational fear in mice. B. Optogenetic inhibition of rACC-BLA projections significantly reduced freezing during observational fear. C. Optogenetic inhibition of rACC-rBLA projections significantly reduced freezing during observational fear. Credit Institute for Basic Science Usage Restrictions Attribution Required License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.