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

Focused ultrasound targeting the amygdala safely reduced emotional brain reactivity and improved symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma disorders, suggesting it may be a promising new treatment ...

Researchers at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience have discovered how loss of a gene strongly associated with ...

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

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

Differences in political beliefs appear to be rooted in brain differences in how we process emotion. Understanding our ...

Their findings, published in Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience, reveal specific circuit changes in the amygdala resulting from PTEN loss in inhibitory neurons, providing new insights into the ...

Researchers have uncovered how losing the autism-linked gene PTEN in a specific set of inhibitory neurons reshapes brain circuits tied to fear and anxiety.

Stress hijacks the immune system and takes your thinking brain offline. Fortunately, a one-minute mindful reflection practice ...

This vascular stimulation improves cognition, memory, and learning by enhancing blood supply and nutrient delivery to the ...