Learning how not to be afraid

Wednesday, October 8, 2008 - 11:52 in Psychology & Sociology

Why do some people have the ability to remain calm and relaxed even in the most stressful situations? New experiments in mice by Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) researchers are providing insight into how the brain changes when the animals learn to feel safe and secure in situations that would normally make them anxious.

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