A growing body of research shows that the adult brain is far more adaptable than we once believed. The concept of ...

Researchers have gained a new understanding of how the brain processes reward and risk information. Neuroscientists show how nerve cells in the so-called amygdala not only encode the probability and ...

From reducing anxiety to possibly slowing dementia, learn more about the benefits meditating has on your brain.

Given its role in emotional processing, the amygdala has been a focus in studies on various mental health conditions, from ...

A number of neural structures play a role in anxiety, but the one that gives it its strong emotional color is the amygdala. The rational, thinking prefrontal cortex is responsible for interpreting ...

To ensure we get the calories and hydration we need, the brain relies on a complex network of cells, signals, and pathways to ...

Amygdala Neurosciences, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the research and development of novel therapies for addiction and compulsive overeating disorders, has announced a significant ...

Your gut and brain are more connected than you think. Scientists have found that probiotics in foods like kimchi, yogurt, and ...