Oxytocin helps to better overcome fear
Friday, November 14, 2014 - 04:31
in Psychology & Sociology
Frightening experiences do not quickly fade from memory. A team of researchers has now been able to demonstrate in a study that the bonding hormone oxytocin inhibits the fear center in the brain and allows fear stimuli to subside more easily. This basic research could also usher in a new era in the treatment of anxiety disorders.