Conversations allow humans to communicate their thoughts, feelings and ideas to others. This in turn enables them to learn ...

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 ...

Fred Hutch researchers have created a gene-expression map of glial cells of the tiny worm, C. elegans, adding the missing ...

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 ...