The neurological ecology of fear: insights neuroscientists and ecologists have to offer one another

The neurological ecology of fear: insights neuroscientists and ecologists have to offer one another

That the fear and stress of life-threatening experiences can leave an indelible trace on the brain is most clearly exemplified by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Many researchers studying the animal model of PTSD have adopted utilizing exposure to a predator as a life-threatening psychologic...

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Main Authors: Michael eClinchy, Jay eSchulkin, Liana Y Zanette, Michael J Sheriff, Patrick O McGowan, Rudy eBoonstra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2011-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
Subjects:
Glucocorticoids
epigenetics
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Animal model of PTSD
indirect predator effects
long-lasting neurological effects
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnbeh.2011.00021/full

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