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Startle response related genes.
Medical hypotheses - 1 Oct 2011
Zhang Lei, Hu Xian-Zhang, Li He, Li Xiaoxia, Smerin Stanley, Benedek David M, Ursano Robert
Abstract excerpt
The startle reaction (also known as the startle response, the startle reflex, or the alarm reaction) is the psychological and physiological response to a sudden unexpected stimulus, such as a flash of light, a loud noise (acoustic startle reflex), or a quick movement near the face. Abnormalities of startle response have been observed in many stress-related mental disorders, such as schizophrenia and...
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