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Freedom from fear: Dopamine’s role in unlearning fearful associations

June 27, 2018 by

Researchers have discovered a circuit in the brain that is necessary for unlearning fear. The study details the role of dopamine in ensuring that rats stop being afraid when there isn't anything to be afraid of anymore.

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