To fully comprehend the temporal dynamics of the memory retrieval-extinction training effect, we first carried out a simple fear memory study by pairing a neutral cue (conditioned stimulus, CS) with ...

Fear and associated learning and memory are critical for developing defensive behavior. Excessive fear and anxiety are important components of post-traumatic stress disorder. However, the neurobiology ...

New research reveals that witnessing trauma triggers unique brain changes, distinct from those caused by experiencing trauma firsthand.

How to Tame Fear The researchers found that the higher visual areas of the cerebral cortex ... The researchers also had another surprise finding when they learned the related memory was stored in the ...

The sound of air raid sirens echoing around the city was a common one during the Cold War and for many of those who lived ...

The study, published in Immunity & Ageing, was conducted on rats to examine how quickly high-fat diets affect the brain ...

Researchers discovered distinct molecular differences in how the brain processes directly experienced versus witnessed trauma -- a finding that could lead to more targeted treatments for PTSD.

Researchers discovered distinct molecular differences in how the brain processes directly experienced versus witnessed trauma ...

Alzheimer's disease progresses gradually, with subtle behavioral changes often appearing long before a formal diagnosis.

The Virginia Tech study finds witnessing trauma can alter the brain similarly to experiencing it firsthand. VIRGINIA, USA — ...