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

Re:Scientists Discovered a 'Fear Switch' in the Brain, and H... by fnord77 on Thursday March 14, 2024 @10:49PM (#39711584)

...in mice

and it is turned off with a virus

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Re:Scientists Discovered a 'Fear Switch' in the Brain, and H... by zx8080 on Friday March 15, 2024 @12:13AM (#39712002)

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

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Re:Scientists Discovered a 'Fear Switch' in the Brain, and H... by Accujack on Thursday March 14, 2024 @11:57PM (#39711928)

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

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

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Re:Scientists Discovered a 'Fear Switch' in the Brain, and H... by jerpint on Thursday March 14, 2024 @11:42PM (#39711857)

Thanks for saving me a click

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Re:Scientists Discovered a 'Fear Switch' in the Brain, and H... by Staple_Diet on Friday March 15, 2024 @12:50AM (#39712164)

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.

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Re:Scientists Discovered a 'Fear Switch' in the Brain, and H... by wutwutwat on Friday March 15, 2024 @02:15AM (#39712538)

so, rabies?

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Re:Scientists Discovered a 'Fear Switch' in the Brain, and H... by dean2432 on Friday March 15, 2024 @06:25AM (#39713990)

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

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