Scientists Discovered a 'Fear Switch' in the Brain, and How to Turn It Off(sciencealert.com)

Scientists Discovered a 'Fear Switch' in the Brain, and How to Turn It Off

https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discovered-a-fear-switch-in-the-brain-and-how-to-turn-it-off

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Reminds me of a widely circulated bit a couple years ago about this legendary climber, some doctors put him in an MRI and came to the conclusion that he basically doesn’t experience fear (mutation?). https://nautil.us/the-strange-brain-of-the-worlds-greatest-s...

sjducb2년 전

I’ve climbed with him a few times. His whole emotional pallet is very flat.

david382년 전

No joy, celebration of accomplishments, etc?

fnord772년 전

...in mice

and it is turned off with a virus

Staple_Diet2년 전

The adeno-associated virus was an inert viral vector carrying a targeted antagonist that prevented the transmitter switching. The blocking agent was an anti-depressant.

Accujack2년 전

"...And they shall know no fear."

https://imgur.com/a/5oMQhEu

zx80802년 전

Exactly what's needed for the WWIII, if the virus can be mutated for humans.

dean24322년 전

thanks, we should all strive to keep HN free from clickbait titles

wutwutwat2년 전

so, rabies?

jerpint2년 전

Thanks for saving me a click