an intense fear of enclosed or small spaces
What is Claustrophobia?
The gene associated with claustrophobia is mutated so it produces a mRNA molecule that cannot be bound by...
What is miRNA?
Number of Pedigrees Analyzed in the Study
The new type of exposure therapy being used to treat claustrophobia
Claustrophobia is more common in males or females
What are females?
The chromosome that contains the gene associated with claustrophobia
What is Chromosome 4?
The animal the claustrophobia gene was first identified in
What is a mouse?
The neurotransmitter that could also be affecting the claustrophobia response
What is serotonin?
Name a symptom of claustrophobia
- Panic Attacks
- Sweating and/or shaking
- Avoidance behavior
- Tightness in chest or rapid heartbeat
- Trouble breathing
- Chills or flushing of the face
- Choking feeling
-Upset stomach
GPM6A gene is associated with the development of this part of the human body
What are neurons or synapses?
The year the relationship between claustrophobia and the GPM6A gene was established
When was 2013?
Name one of the other mental health concerns that has potential links to the GPM6A gene
What is schizophrenia OR depression?