Does upbringing, religious beliefs or just being nice induce us to help others? Observant Jews would argue that studying the Torah and other sources as children encourages us to do good deeds.

A novel study conducted on participants with brain damage reveals how a specific brain region – called the vmPFC – governs our willingness to help others. Researchers at the University of Birmingham ...

The study reveals that a brain region known as the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) plays a pivotal role in our tendency to remain committed to our goals. One key motivation for the study ...