Research Reveals How Fear Is Hardwired Into The Brain

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The neural circuits controlling fear have played a pivotal role in the survival of many species. Sebastian Kaulitzki/Shutterstock

Though being afraid may not be a particularly enjoyable feeling, the ability to experience fear is actually pretty important, ensuring that animals react appropriately to dangerous situations. Understanding how fear responses are hardwired into the brains of different species provides a fascinating insight into how certain neural circuits have played a role in their survival, revealing key information about the importance of fear in the evolution of all complex life forms.