A new study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry provides initial evidence for a non-invasive brain stimulation ...

Humans are innately capable of recognizing other people they have seen before. This capability ultimately allows them to ...

Our brain makes decisions based on direct associations between stimuli in our environment, but it often also does so based on ...

Deleting a gene called PTEN in certain brain cells disrupts the brain’s fear circuitry and triggers anxiety-like behavior in ...

Amygdala hijack: This odd-sounding name is not a medical diagnosis, but rather, a term for times when the amygdala is overwhelmed by stress and takes over the brain's response to the situation.

A new study reveals how the brain can make decisions based not only on direct experiences, but also on indirect associations ...

The term amygdala (Latin for almond) was first used in 1819 by the anatomist Burdach to describe an almond-shaped cell mass located deep in the human temporal cortex and is now used to describe a ...

Many organizations continue to regard emotions as unprofessional, encouraging individuals to "leave them at the door." ...

Treating anxiety, depression and other disorders may depend on the amygdala, a part of the brain that controls strong emotional reactions, especially fear. But a deep understanding of this structure ...

A new study confirms that conservatives boast slightly larger amygdalas, the part of the brain that plays a key role in identifying and reacting to potential threats, compared to liberals.

When mice encounter an unfamiliar food, neurons in a brain region called the amygdala light up (blue). If the mice start feeling sick after the meal, the same neurons get reinforced to help the ...