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Scientists Discovered a 'Fear Switch' in the Brain, and How to Turn It Off

• Eric_WVGG 3y ago
  Reminds me of a widely circulated bit a couple years ago about this legendary climber, some doctors put him in an MRI and came to the conclusion that he basically doesn’t experience fear (mutation?). https://nautil.us/the-strange-brain-of-the-worlds-greatest-solo-climber-236051/ https://nautil.us/the-strange-brain-of-the-worlds-greatest-s...
  • sjducb 3y ago
    I’ve climbed with him a few times. His whole emotional pallet is very flat.
    • david38 3y ago
      No joy, celebration of accomplishments, etc?
• fnord77 3y ago
  ...in mice and it is turned off with a virus
  • Staple_Diet 3y ago
    The adeno-associated virus was an inert viral vector carrying a targeted antagonist that prevented the transmitter switching. The blocking agent was an anti-depressant.
  • jerpint 3y ago
    Thanks for saving me a click
  • Accujack 3y ago
    "...And they shall know no fear." https://imgur.com/a/5oMQhEu https://imgur.com/a/5oMQhEu
  • zx8080 3y ago
    Exactly what's needed for the WWIII, if the virus can be mutated for humans.
  • wutwutwat 3y ago
    so, rabies?
  • dean2432 3y ago
    thanks, we should all strive to keep HN free from clickbait titles