FeaturedNeuroscience·February 24, 2026·9 min readBeyond Fear: Amygdala is the Brain’s Strategic MediatorIt’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.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·June 19, 2019·4 min readOvercoming PTSD: Study reveals memory disruption drug targetLevels of a key molecule are elevated in the amygdala of both humans and mouse models of PTSD. The microRNA, mir-135b-5p, may be a novel biomarker for treating the disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 4, 2018·3 min readEye Movements Take Edge off Traumatic MemoriesResearchers report EMDR, a widely used but controversial psychotherapy technique, can help suppress fear related amygdala activity during the recall of traumatic memories.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 23, 2017·5 min readHow Hearing a Warning Sound Turns Into Fearing It Over Time: Mouse StudyResearchers identify a new mechanism that contributes to learning an association between a warning noise and a fearful event.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 18, 2017·4 min readHow Estrogen Modulates Fear LearningWomen with lower estrogen levels may be more susceptible to developing PTSD, a new study reports.Read More
