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

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.

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 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.

By using Dutch as opposed to British or American data, we also extend the amygdala-conservatism link to a multiparty, multidimensional political context,” wrote the researchers in their study.

What Is the Limbic System? The limbic system is a part of the brain consisting of several components such as the hippocampus and amygdala and serving many functions within the body. While we have ...