Learn what part of the brain keeps track of food poisoning and why.

given that it connects not only with the amygdala but also with a larger array of other brain regions. We therefore suggest that it may be involved in more general functions that impact emotion ...

A surprising link between the immune system and brain behavior is emerging, as new research reveals how a single immune ...

Researchers studied individuals with Urbach-Wiethe Disease, identifying the basolateral amygdala as a key brain region regulating generous behavior. This almond-shaped structure helps process emotions ...

Researchers have gained a new understanding of how the brain processes reward and risk information. A study by ...

The amygdala, a brain region often linked to emotions and decision making, also plays a key role in shaping our desire to eat and drink. Earlier research led by Rüdiger Klein’s group at the Max Planck ...

Nov. 12, 2019 — UTSA researchers are pioneering an innovative brain study that sheds light on how the amygdala portion of the brain functions and could contribute to a better understanding of ...

A study on Vietnam War veterans reveals how damage to the prefrontal cortex and amygdala affects political passions. The ...

Researchers found that police recruits who showed greater activation in a part of the amygdala—a brain region involved in processing fear—while anticipating a threat were more likely to ...

By analyzing brain scans of over 6,000 children, researchers found that connections between the left amygdala, a part of the brain that processes emotions, and other brain regions were associated ...