Scientists have uncovered a fascinating way the brain learns to override instinctive fears, shedding light on how we adapt to perceived threats over time.
The discovery could pave the way for new treatments targeting fear-related disorders like PTSD and anxiety, using the brain’s own mechanisms to unlearn irrational fears.
Unveiling the Brain’s Fear Suppression Mechanism
Scientists at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre (SWC) at UCL have identified the brain mechanisms that help animals overcome instinctive fears. Their study, published today (February 6) in the journal…