The amygdala is a small, almond-shaped structure located deep within the brain’s temporal lobe, playing a central role in processing emotions, particularly fear and stress responses. This part ...

How do genes associated with dyslexia relate to brain structure in the general population? In a large-scale study, a team of scientists found that genetic variants that increase the chance of ...

The amygdala, which is centrally involved in ... link brain characteristics to specific disorders, some aspects of brain structure and function appear related to a variety of conditions.

The Tbx1 gene influences brain volume and social behavior in autism and schizophrenia, with its deficiency linked to amygdala ...

The research team found that the brain regions that help us understand others’ mental states are wired directly to specific areas of the amygdala – an almond-shaped structure deep in the brain that ...

A study published in Molecular Psychiatry found that brain volume changes correlate with social behavior differences in ...

Trauma significantly alters brain structure, leading to PTSD symptoms like hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, and memory ...

Nested deeper within the brain are essential structures such as the basal ganglia, the amygdala, and the hippocampus. Toward the bottom of the brain are more primitive structures, including the ...

Research indicates advanced brain areas that facilitate social understanding are connected to the amygdala, offering new approaches for psychiatric treatment. Credit: SciTechDaily.com New research by ...

This mechanism relies on the social cognitive network, a brain structure that developed relatively late in human evolution. This evolution enabled humans to navigate complex societies. The amygdala, ...

According to a recent study, people who are obese exhibit hypo-connectivity with the left inferior frontal gyrus (related ...