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Scientists discover anti-anxiety circuit in brain region considered the seat of fear

March 9, 2011 by

Stimulation of a distinct brain circuit that lies within a brain structure typically associated with fearfulness produces the opposite effect: Its activity, instead of triggering or increasing anxiety, counters it.

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