Neuroimaging sheds light on the brain connections linked to withdrawn and depressive behaviors in children. By analyzing ...

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 ...

A study published in Nature Neuroscience suggests that targeting specific brain circuits with non-invasive neurostimulation ...

The simple answer: Scary stuff activates the brain. When you encounter scary stuff, the brain kicks in—with vigor—to figure ...

MILAN — Pregnant women with heightened amygdala activity have a reduced capacity to regulate emotions and report more symptoms of depression than those with lower activity in this brain region ...

Investigating neuronal activity in the brain, this study highlights how olfactory cues are processed, emphasizing the roles ...

A study reveals autistic children may have a higher neuron density in the amygdala, affecting social skills. The study ...

“How to Train Your Amygdala” by Anna Housley Juster introduces potentially complex concepts in kid-friendly ways to help children learn to calm their own threat response in the brain.

Study reveals localized brain changes in adolescents and young adults post-COVID, including reduced hippocampal volume and ...