FeaturedNeuroscience·October 23, 2017·4 min readResearchers Revise Our Knowledge of How the Brain Learns to FearResearchers report conventional understanding of fear learning may be incorrect. Contrary to popular thought, the central amygdala, and not the lateral amygdala may be the seat of aversive learning.Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·March 8, 2013·2 min readBuphenyl Identified as a Possible Drug for Alzheimer’s DiseaseBuphenyl (sodium phenylbutyrate), a medication approved for the treatment of hyperammonemia, could help prevent the progression of Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 27, 2011·7 min readCan Traumatic Memories Be Erased?Could veterans of war, rape victims and other people who have seen horrific crimes someday have the traumatic memories that...Read More
