DMPFC

Image shows location of medial prefrontal cortex and amygdala in the human brain.

4Hz Oscillations Synchronize Prefrontal Amygdala Circuits During Fear Behavior

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 20, 2016

Researchers show freezing behavior associated with feat is associated with an internally generated brain state that manifests in sustained 4 Hz oscillatory dynamics in the dorsal medial prefrontal cortex-basolateral amygdala circuits.... Read More...

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Image shows an MRI brain scan with the amygdala highlighted.

Why Men and Women Experience Negative Emotions Differently

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 25, 2015

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

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This brain scan image shows activation in the bilateral TPJ and DMPFC.

How the Brain Creates the ‘Buzz’ that Helps Ideas Spread

Neuroscience NewsJuly 5, 2013

Researchers identify brain regions associated with the successful spread of ideas, often called "buzz". Messages which will go viral on social media can be predicted, according to the study.... Read More...

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