Altered consciousness: Studies reveal hypnosis alters brain activity and neurochemistry
Three studies at the University of Zurich demonstrate that hypnosis alters activity in the large-scale functional networks of ...
Mapping the human brain's default mode network: Anatomical study suggests it has widespread influence
The default mode network (DMN) is a set of interconnected brain regions known to be most active when humans are awake but not ...
Explained: How mice learn to suppress fear, implications of this finding
The findings can have implications for developing treatments to benefit people who struggle with fear-related disorders, ...
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Petilla terminology: nomenclature of features of GABAergic interneurons of the cerebral cortex
The GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid)-ergic interneurons of the cerebral cortex are a diverse ... differentiate the GABAergic interneurons of the neocortex, and encourage all investigators to use ...
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Scary Or Safe? New Brain Pathway Quashes The Instinct To Flee From Danger
Fear is very useful for survival – but so is being able to control it. It’s wise to be scared of the unfamiliar, especially ...
Scientists say they’ve discovered how the brain overcomes fear
Researchers identified the mechanism mice use to overcome instinctive fear, saying it may help research for people with ...