Science & ResearchJul 31, 2026
A Neurotensin Brake on Exploratory Drive under Persistent Threat
Avoidance behavior is an adaptive response that delays exploration to promote survival.
Avoidance behavior is an adaptive response that delays exploration to promote survival. Avoidance is enhanced by psychological stress and is a hallmark of many neuropsychiatric disorders. Neural circuits that control avoidance by integrating stressful stimuli and modulating…
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