Researchers have identified a brain circuit that causes mice to show signs of being afraid when high up, with a similar mechanism expected to also occur in people
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A brain circuit that mediates a fear of heights has been identified in mice, a discovery that could help improve treatments in people with an extreme reaction to such situations. A fear of heights, often accompanied by anxiety and dizziness, is thought to be an in-built physiological response that evolved to help prevent injuries from falling.
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