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 ...

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

The amygdala, a small almond-shaped region that is nestled deep in the brain’s temporal lobe, is traditionally known for its role in processing emotions, particularly fear.

Examining the Structure-Function Relationship of the Amygdala “The amygdala is central to emotion processing in the brain, and is known to contribute to fear and anxiety,” said Drew Fox, associate ...

The work is published Oct. 30 in the American Journal of Psychiatry. “The amygdala is central to emotion processing in the brain, and is known to contribute to fear and anxiety,” said Drew Fox, ...

The work is published Oct. 30 in the American Journal of Psychiatry. “The amygdala is central to emotion processing in the brain, and is known to contribute to fear and anxiety,” said Drew Fox, ...

A new study found that people who are politically conservative have a slightly larger amygdala than progressives. The results suggest that the relationship between brain anatomy and political ideology ...

Upon detecting a threat, the amygdala causes reactions that prepare us to deal with danger. For example, if you hear a sudden noise behind you when walking alone at night, you might experience a ...