What drives our cravings for food and drink? Neurons in the amygdala may play a key role
To ensure we get the calories and hydration we need, the brain relies on a complex network of cells, signals, and pathways to ...
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The roots of fear: Scientists identify new cell clusters in amygdala for anxiety treatment
"The amygdala is central to emotion processing in the brain, and is known to contribute to fear and anxiety," said Drew Fox, associate professor in the UC Davis Department of Psychology and senior ...
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Police study shows why some are more susceptible to developing PTSD symptoms than others
Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) Individuals with a more active amygdala are more prone to developing PTSD symptoms following trauma. This conclusion is based on a study involving police ...