Are there areas of the brain, which regulate prosocial, altruistic behavior? Researchers have studied a very special group of patients and established that the 'basolateral amygdala' (part of the ...

Imagine it’s Saturday morning. You’re sipping coffee when your best friend texts, “Any chance you could help me move today?” You sigh—there go your weekend plans—but reply, “Of course.” That afternoon ...

Pleasant experiences, tastes, and smells appear to be housed in specific neurons in the back of the basolateral nucleus (BLA), while unpleasant, traumatic, and fearful memories are stored in specific ...

Depression is a debilitating mental health issue affecting millions worldwide and is known for symptoms like persistent sadness, loss of interest in enjoyable activities, and fatigue. While ...