Researchers identify the brain’s on-off switch for fear
Friday, May 15, 2009 - 12:42
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Harvard researchers at McLean Hospital have identified a particular protein in the brain that serves as a trigger for the body’s innate fear response. This discovery suggests a potential target for the development of new medications aimed at treating anxiety, particularly generalized anxiety disorder, a condition that afflicts millions.read more
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