The multiple-waves model The standard hypothesis ... given that it connects not only with the amygdala but also with a larger array of other brain regions. We therefore suggest that it may be ...

Expecting feedback from an avatar compared to a real human facilitates risk-taking behavior in a gambling task, and a brain ...

A new study reveals that chronic stress activates immune cells that travel to the brain, amplify inflammation, and heighten fear responses.

Instead of learning through repeated trial and error or experiences, one-shot learning is when a single experience creates a lasting memory in the brain. It is most commonly associated with traumatic ...

Mass General Brigham researchers found that interactions between immune and brain cells drive fear responses, but treatment ...

To better understand what an amygdala hijack is, you’ll need to understand a bit about how the brain functions. You’ll also need to understand two specific parts of the brain: the amygdala and ...

Cytokines play a crucial role in connecting the immune system with the brain, affecting mood and behavior through ...

By analyzing brain scans of over 6,000 children, researchers found that connections between the left amygdala, a part of the brain that processes emotions, and other brain regions were associated ...

Expecting feedback from an avatar compared to a real human facilitates risk-taking behavior in a gambling task, and a brain region called the amygdala ...

A neuroimaging study of over 200 individuals with autism found no evidence of atypical functional connectivity in the ...