From creepy-crawlies to horror films, S.M. takes them all in stride. For almost 35 years, she has been helping neuroscientists understand why.
Patient S.M.: Neuroscience’s most fearless participant
Making a case for case studies in neuroscience
Some of the most important things we’ve learned about the brain have started with case studies of single patients. Read about the case studies that have defined our understanding of the neural basis of language, personality, and fear.
Science in Spooktober: Fear on the brain
It’s spooky season and the perfect time to gather friends and suffer through scary movies! Learn about the different ways the brain responds to horror movies and what scientists have learned from it.
Meowza, that scared me!
Peeking inside a mouse’s head to understand PTSD
What are our brains doing when we see something scary?
Recent research found brain regions that may recognize a fearful place and lead to defensive behaviors.
What can cause our brains to forget?
Recent research suggests microglia, the immune cells in your brain, are responsible for forgetting memories.
Scary movies and haunted houses: understanding the fear and fun paradox
Researchers found that there is a “just-right” amount of enjoyable fear
Insulating your memories
Neuronal insulation provided by myelin is important for a type of memory formation
Brainwashed
Parasites can literally control the minds of other creatures
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