Sunday, November 27, 2005

New Scientist - Gene turn-off makes meek mice fearless

New Scientist - Gene turn-off makes meek mice fearless:
"Deactivating a specific gene transforms meek mice into daredevils, researchers have found. The team believe the research might one day enable people suffering from fear – in the form of phobias or anxiety disorders, for example – to be clinically treated."
Via KurzweilAI.net