Panic-like behaviour and fear-induced antinociception represent a compelling intersection of neurobiological processes that regulate both the emotional and sensory responses to acute threats. This ...

The language of “fight, flight, or freeze” to describe the body’s instinctive survival responses to perceived threats is commonly understood. But some clinicians and researchers now recognize six ...

The cottonmouth, or water moccasin, is often regarded as one of the most dangerous snakes in the southern United States. Tales of their aggression, including claims that they chase humans, have ...

If someone is being defensive, they may be hiding something about themselves that you would never expect. When someone acts defensively, it is a sign that they are aiming to protect themselves in a ...