Fear Story

Its a story about a woman with a rare disease that has destroyed a deep portion of the brain connected with fear.

She has been assaulted, had all kinds of traumatizing events occur to her, but she has no trauma.

What would we do without fear? Its almost a life defining experience and emotion.

Isn't a warrior someone who has conquered their fear?

Live Science: Woman With No Fear Intrigues Scientists

Researchers put out their best foot to try to scare the patient...


The patient has a rare condition called Urbach–Wiethe disease that has destroyed her amygdala, the almond-shaped structure located deep in the brain.