A better understanding of human smell is emerging as scientists interrogate its fundamental elements: the odor molecules that ...

Confocal microscopy image showing basolateral amygdala cells infected by a virus engineered to introduce the CRE recombinase ...

A research team has discovered that a specific group of neurons in the amygdala, a brain region involved in emotion ...

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 ...

The cerebrum, especially the cerebral cortex, has long been thought to be the important part of our brain. However, the ...

The motor cortex matures faster in ADHD, possibly contributing to restlessness. Delays in the maturationof the frontal lobe, ...

Smells trigger powerful emotional responses through specialized brain cells. These insights may improve sensory health. You wouldn’t microwave fish around your worst enemy. The smell lingers in both ...

Amygdala brain part location with medical human head anatomy outline diagram. Labeled educational scheme with body physiology for memory, decision making and emotional response vector illustration.

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

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

Swelling in the brain (hydrocephalus) is one of the possible problems. It's caused by the buildup of CSF and blood between the brain and skull. This can increase the pressure on the brain. A ...

Picture this: it's your first day at a new job. You're about to introduce yourself to a large group of people you'll be ...