Fear: What happens in the brain and body?
Fear is a universal human experience. In this Spotlight, we ask why fear evolved, what happens in the body, and why some people enjoy it.
Read moreFear is a universal human experience. In this Spotlight, we ask why fear evolved, what happens in the body, and why some people enjoy it.
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