Researchers have identified a new target in the brain that underpins the freezing response associated with anxiety and fear. The findings could provide a new drug target for anxiety-related disorders.
Researchers find a region of the brain stem called the periaqueductal gray may mediate religiosity and spirituality in humans.
A new study has identified a specific brain circuit centered in the periaqueductal gray that is linked to spiritual acceptance and religiosity.
The endogenous opioid system may be responsible for learned fear based on the trauma of others, researchers report.
A new neuroimaging study finds the placebo effect can help to lessen the impact of the emotional pain from romantic rejection.
Using optogenetics to stimulate neurons in the central amygdala, researchers turn on predatory hunting motivation in mice.
Researchers have traced the neural connections that help us to curb our impulses.
Researchers have identified a brain circuit that provides emotional memory tuning in rats.
Researchers announce the discovery of a new neural circuit which connects the amygdala to the PAG.
A new neuroimaging study was able to show activity in sub-regions of the PAG with more precision than ever before.
