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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·July 14, 2026·11 min read

          The Amygdala Predicts Teen Isolation Years in Advance

          A new study reveals that childhood amygdala reactivity to emotional faces isolates future social health profiles two years later.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·March 25, 2026·8 min read

          How the Amygdala Decides Between Freezing and Fleeing

          Researchers have identified brain circuits in the central amygdala that decide whether an animal freezes or flees. The study shows that "unlearning" fear is actually a process of recalibrating these circuits, offering new insights into PTSD.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·February 24, 2026·9 min read

          Beyond Fear: Amygdala is the Brain’s Strategic Mediator

          It’s time to retire the "fear center" label. Scientists discover that the amygdala is actually a strategic arbiter that helps the brain navigate complex choices.
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          ·May 27, 2025·3 min read

          Amygdala Shapes Social Choices in Song-Learning Young Birds

          Young zebra finches learn their birdsong by observing and imitating adult "tutor" birds, but they don’t follow just anyone. A new study shows that juvenile finches prefer tutors who sing longer but less often, suggesting social cues guide their choices.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·November 2, 2024·6 min read

          Amygdala Cells Linked to Anxiety

          Researchers have identified specific cell types in the amygdala linked to anxiety, revealing potential new targets for treatment. By analyzing gene expression in human and macaque brains, scientists discovered clusters of cells with unique roles, including “gatekeeper” cells that help control emotional responses.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·June 26, 2024·4 min read

          Depression Linked to Amygdala Activity

          A new study reveals how depression affects brain activity in the basolateral amygdala (BLA) of rats. Using a microelectrode array, researchers found increased theta frequency activity in the BLA correlated with depressive behaviors. These findings could pave the way for targeted treatments for depression. The research highlights the potential of specific brain activity as a biomarker for depression.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·October 5, 2023·6 min read

          Mapping the Amygdala Leads to New Hope For Cocaine Addiction

          Researchers crafted a detailed atlas of the amygdala, revealing new insights into emotional responses and potential treatments for cocaine addiction. A cell-by-cell study of the amygdala, a brain structure vital in controlling emotional reactions, has exposed previously unobserved links between addiction behaviors and genes related to energy metabolism, suggesting energy management in neurons could influence addiction-like actions.
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          ·October 3, 2023·5 min read

          Amygdala’s Role in Epilepsy Sudden Death

          The study elucidates how seizures originating in specific amygdala subregions might suppress both breathing and the crucial alarm signal of "air hunger," potentially through novel connections to the brainstem, which regulates responses to blood CO2 alterations. With a sharper focus on these amygdala-brainstem links, researchers forge a vital pathway toward demystifying SUDEP, revealing robust avenues for future exploration, preventive measures, and targeted treatments.
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          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·April 17, 2023·4 min read

          Emotion-Focused Therapy for Bipolar Disorder Targets the Amygdala

          Bipolar patients who received emotion-focused therapy showed increased connectivity and activation in the amygdala post-intervention compared to those who received cognitive behavioral therapy.
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          ·June 7, 2022·3 min read

          Neuroscientists Identify Role of Basolateral Amygdala Neurons

          Neurons in the basolateral amygdala allow rats to respond to and recall ethological stimuli.
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          ·June 6, 2022·3 min read

          Activating an Amygdala-Brainstem Pathway Relieves Pain and Improves Emotional State in Rats

          Researchers report activating a pathway between the amygdala and brain stem helps to relieve pain and reduce defensive behaviors in rat models.
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          ·April 3, 2022·4 min read

          Midbrain Projection to the Basolateral Amygdala Encodes Anxiety-Like Behaviors

          A ventral tegmental area dopamine neuron circuit that projects to the basolateral amygdala selectively controls anxiety-like behaviors, but not depression-like behaviors.
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          How Severe Illness During Pregnancy Alters Fetal Brain Development

          A 3D digital illustration of a human brain side-by-side comparison, highlighting the language centers glowing brightly and equally in both a younger and older brain, while executive function areas are dimmed in the older brain.

          Aging Brains Maintain Robust Language Networks Despite Cognitive Decline

          Rejuvenation of Microglia by Youth Protein TIMP2 in the Aging Brain

          Youth Protein TIMP2 Restores Immune Function in the Aging Brain

          A multi-panel documentary photo. Left: A Black man sits alone on a locker room bench with his head down. Center: A Latino man sits withdrawn at a family kitchen table. Right: A White man looks thoughtfully at wellness pamphlets in a public waiting area. All convey isolation.

          Shame, Stigma, and Culture Prevent Male Domestic Violence Survivors From Seeking Help

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