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·September 25, 2015·4 min read

Why Men and Women Experience Negative Emotions Differently

A new study reports high testosterone levels is linked to lower sensitivity when faced with negative emotions.

Image shows dendrites from an amygdala PKCdelta neuron contacted by an axon terminal.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 23, 2015·3 min read

Identifying Neurons That Control Anxiety

According to a new study, researchers have identified neurons in the amygdala which can cause anxiety behaviors.

This shows an MRI coronal view of the left amygdala.

Featured Psychology

·September 12, 2015·3 min read

Sensitivity to Negative Events Heightened by Previous Traumatic Experiences

Study offers new clues about how the brain processes near-death scares and other traumatic autobiographical memories.

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Featured Psychology

·September 8, 2015·3 min read

Math Tutoring Reduces Anxiety and Alters Fear Circuits in Kids

A new study reports individualized math lessons reduces anxiety and alters fear circuits in children while improving their arithmetic performance.

Illustration of the brain with amygdala highlighted.

Featured Neurology Psychology

·September 1, 2015·5 min read

Blocking Memory Pathway Could Prevent PTSD

A new study reports that serotonin promotes the consolidation of traumatic memories following stress events. Additionally, SSRI medications which are commonly prescribed for PTSD may make the condition worse by enhancing the effects of serotonin.

This image shows the regions of the brain where greater activation was noted.

Featured Psychology

·August 20, 2015·5 min read

Abused Children Show Encouraging Ability to Regulate Emotions

According to a new study, children who have been maltreated have a surprising ability to regulate their emotions.

Featured Psychology

·August 11, 2015·6 min read

Brain Scans Can Predict Success of Treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder

According to a new study, brain scans may be able to predict how well a person with social anxiety disorder will respond to specific treatments.

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Featured Psychology

·August 5, 2015·4 min read

How Stress Can Sabotage Self Control

A new study explores how stress can alter the brain to impair self control.

Featured Psychology

·July 16, 2015·4 min read

For Screaming Out Loud

According to researchers, screams possess unique acoustic properties, making them a specific type of vocal expression only used in times of stress or dangerous situations.

This image shows the location of the amygdala in the brain.

Featured Neurology

·July 15, 2015·4 min read

Human Amygdala Stimulated by Researchers to Gain Insight into Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy

For the first time, researchers have successfully stimulated a human amygdala and recorded breathing loss. Their research provides important insight into SUDEP.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·July 7, 2015·4 min read

Differences in Brain Structure for People With Schizophrenia

A new study reports researchers have identified structural abnormalities in the brains of people with schizophrenia. The findings provide insights into how the condition could develop.