FeaturedNeuroscience·March 25, 2026·8 min readHow the Amygdala Decides Between Freezing and FleeingResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 20, 2026·8 min readEvolution of Fear: Ancestral vs. Modern ThreatsThe body remembers what the mind forgets. A new study reveals that our evolutionary history still dictates our physical fear responses, with ancient threats triggering deeper "fight-or-flight" signals than modern dangers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 4, 2013·2 min readFear in the BalanceResearchers report increased activity in the medial prefrontal cortex is linked to decreased activity in the amygdala.Read More
