These are the last structures in the brain to mature, and most of that happens in adolescence and our early 20s. A section of ...

Previous research has suggested that the amygdala, a brain region known for its role in processing emotions, plays a role in ...

The difference in development between the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex ... Scientific advice by Dr Emma Parish, paediatric and adolescent consultant at Evelina London Children’s Hospital.

The early adolescent’s frontal lobes have essentially ... That limbic system of yours has a tricky little section called the amygdala, which is responsible for emotions – including aggression.