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Scientists find gene for fear in the brain

Scientists have found a fear gene in the brain that could lead to new treatments for mental disorders such as post-traumatic stress and anxiety. The gene, known as stathmin or oncoprotein 18, is highly concentrated in the amygdala, the region of the brain linked with fear and anxiety. ?This is a major advance in the field of learning and memory that will allow for a better understanding of post- traumatic stress disorder, phobias, borderline personality disorder, and other human anxiety diseases,? said Gleb Shumyatsky of Rutgers University in New Jersey, who worked on the study.

Source: The Epoch Times

$100 laptop to help third-world children

Most schools in third-world countries cannot afford...