Neural pathways governing switching of fear responses in zebrafish identified

Monday, October 11, 2010 - 08:30 in Psychology & Sociology

A new study on the behavior of the zebrafish has uncovered a key role for a region of the brain on the development of fear responses. The discovery provides valuable insights applicable to the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental illnesses.

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