Researchers identified the mechanism mice use to overcome instinctive fear, saying it may help research for people with disorders such as PTSD, anxiety and phobias.

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Two brain regions work together when mice learn to override the instinct to run and hide from a potential threat.

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Do not go back to sport or activity until your symptoms have resolved. “You must realize your brain has had trauma to it. And it is actively trying to heal itself. The metabolism rate in your ...

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