Activation of these amygdala neurons would be expected to relieve the emotional burden experienced by chronic pain patients, thus supporting their recovery and mental well-being. Credit Roni Hogri ...

In this case, they modified dopamine neurons in the ventral tegmental area that connect to the basolateral amygdala, allowing ...

The amygdala is a group of nuclei located within the anterior medial portion of the brain’s temporal lobe. Part of the limbic system, the amygdala is involved in processing of emotions ...

"The amygdala is central to emotion processing ... by suggesting drugs that activate the NPFFR2 pathway as a potential ...

Researchers suggest that overactivation of the amygdala may contribute to disorders like anxiety or depression. Techniques such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) could eventually regulate ...