Researchers have found that the size of the amygdala—a region of the brain involved in processing emotions—could be linked to ...

A new study shows macaque species with more tolerant social systems have larger brain regions linked to emotions and social signals.

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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 ...

The brain can trigger memories without conscious awareness. Unconscious memory, priming, and brain regions like the hippocampus and amygdala influence behaviour and emotions.

In our brains there is a structure called the amygdala. It is within our medial temporal lobe, shaped something like an almond, and has been widely studied due to the important role it plays in human ...

Macaque species with higher social tolerance possess larger amygdalae, redefining the brain region as a social hub.

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 ...