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'Strange toxic' prescriptions for terminal illness
The World Health Organization (WHO) has hosted a groundbreaking study on the impact of art on a range of incurable diseases, including cardiovascular disease, dementia,…
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Brain scans may soon detect suicidal intent
Researchers at Yale University, USA believe, advanced tomography and the receptor they are looking for will help early detection of those who intend to commit suicide.
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The human brain changes after experiencing a plane crash
The brains of people who have experienced plane accidents become especially sensitive to negative reactions while normal people do not.
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The horrifying life of the Medieval Knight
Historically, medieval knights have often been described as courageous and loyal heroes who can fight to death without fear or regret.
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The mechanism of 'forgetting' your fear
A glutamate receptor, the key neurotransmitter in the brain, plays an important role in the 'forget' process, researchers at the Salk Institute of Biological Studies sai…
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Why is it that when you are raped, you are often stiff, unable to resist?
Most people who have never been victims of rape say they will resist if attacked.
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MIT finds a neural circuit that restricts fear phobia
The research results may open up a more effective therapy for patients with depression due to phobias such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Prospects for developing PTSD vaccine
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) believe they can create a vaccine to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Science gives way to new
Scientists try to find a way to help the brain get out of fear, obsessed with painful memories.
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Smart children are less prone to mental trauma
Intelligence will help protect children from emotional shocking events. A new study found that children smarter than peers at age 6 will experience less emotional trauma…
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Taiwan develops anti-fear drugs
Taiwan researchers have discovered the mechanism of action of animal fear. And in the last 3 years, they are developing a drug that suppresses this condition to help peo…