Our survival depends on brains that constantly search for danger and, if found, stay alert until it has passed. The amygdala—an area that sits deep in the brain, near the brainstem—has long been ...

Researchers identify the amygdalostriatal transition zone (ASt) as the missing circuit that sustains long-lasting fear and anxiety behaviors.

Explore the psychology of fear and how our brains respond to threats, driving survival. Understand the amygdala's role, fear ...

The amygdala is a region of the brain known to be important for responses to threats and learning about threats. Its function regulating stress hormones undergoes significant changes as the brain ...

"I said too much in a fit of anger and regretted it later..." "I got emotional, made a cold-hearted decision, and ended up ...

Our survival depends on brains that constantly search for danger and, if found, stay alert until it has passed.

In 1995, author Daniel Goleman coined the term “amygdala hijack”–an idea that has subsequently appeared in countless blogs, self-help books, and videos. According to this idea, a part of the brain ...

Our brain makes decisions based on direct associations between stimuli in our environment, but it often also does so based on events that initially appear unrelated. How does it achieve this? A recent ...

The Amygdala Interprets "Situations Where You Are Evaluated" as DangerousFirst, let's look at the "amygdala," which we ...

To ensure we get the calories and hydration we need, the brain relies on a complex network of cells, signals, and pathways to guide us when to eat, drink, or stop. Yet, much about how the brain ...

I’ve been studying the amygdala for more than 30 years. When I started this work, research on this brain region was a lonely field of inquiry. The hippocampus was all the rage, and I sometimes felt ...