Humans have certain instinctive fear reactions to things that won’t actually harm us—we might jump at a too-loud noise or ...

Fear is an instinctive reaction essential for survival, but it can also become a hindrance in daily life, particularly in cases of phobias, anxiety disorders, or post-traumatic stress.

Researchers identified the mechanism mice use to overcome instinctive fear, saying it may help research for people with ...

Researchers at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre (SWC) at UCL have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to ...

The researchers explored the role of the ventrolateral geniculate nucleus (vLGN) in learning to overcome fear responses, building on previous findings that it can modulate instinctive fear and ...

Researchers have identified brain mechanisms that help animals suppress instinctive fear responses when threats prove ...

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However, if you live your life based on fear, then you will never take chances. Growth can only happen when you choose to ...

Overcoming failure syndrome requires a shift in mindset, resilience-building, and active engagement in self-improvement ...

Cynophobia, the irrational fear of dogs, is more common than many realise and can range from mild discomfort to a ...

Researchers have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome instinctive fears. The study in mice could have implications for developing therapeutics for fear-related ...