Humans are innately capable of recognizing other people they have seen before. This capability ultimately allows them to ...

In a nutshell Researchers identified two distinct brain pathways that determine whether an odor feels pleasant or threatening ...

Research from the Max Planck Florida Institute reveals that loss of the PTEN gene in inhibitory neurons within the amygdala ...

The scientists focused on the circuits in the central amygdala (CeL)—a brain region known to serve as an inhibitory gate on the downstream expression of fear responses—and found striking results.

Researchers have uncovered how losing the autism-linked gene PTEN in a specific set of inhibitory neurons reshapes brain circuits tied to fear and anxiety.

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 new study reveals how the brain determines whether a smell is pleasant or revolting, highlighting why scent evokes such strong emotional responses.