Researchers identify a new mechanism that contributes to learning an association between a warning noise and a fearful event.
Yoga has a positive effect on the structure and function of key brain areas associated with memory. Findings provide evidence that yoga may hold promise in mitigating age-related and neurodegenerative decline.
Researchers identify neurons and a specific brain region behind the innate fear response.
A new study reports on a new drug target that has the potential to increase social interaction in some forms of ASD.
Research reveals atrophy of the amygdala and hippocampus at age 40 in patients later diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers have discovered a communication pathway between the amygdala and ventral hippocampus which appears to control anxiety. The findings could help pinpoint better targets for anti-anxiety treatments.
A new study reveals the neurobiological effects of social isolation in mice. Researchers report a neurochemical called tachykinin is overproduced during long term social isolation, leading to increased aggression and fear.
Researchers report pyramidal neurons in the basolateral amygdala help us to recognize and categorize foods.
The connectivity between the face processing network and other networks associated with the processing of visual, social and auditory cues help predict how well we remember a familiar face.
Saturated fatty acid levels rise in the brain during the formation of new memories, researchers say. The highest levels of saturated fatty acids were found in the amygdala, an area of the brain associated with fear and emotional memories.
Neurons in the amygdala derive object values based on observations and use the values to simulate a social partner's decision making.
The apical intercalated cell cluster (apITC), a specialized portion of inhibitory circuitry in the amygdala, has rich connectivity and plays a unique role in modulating synaptic plasticity.
