Serotonin, amygdala and fear: Assembling the puzzle

The fear circuitry orchestrates defense mechanisms in response to environmental threats. This circuitry is evolutionarily crucial for survival, but its dysregulation is thought to play a major role in the pathophysiology of psychiatric conditions in humans. The amygdala is a key player in the proces...

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Main Authors: Bocchio, M, McHugh, S, Bannerman, D, Sharp, T, Capogna, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016