A research team has discovered that a specific group of neurons in the amygdala, a brain region involved in emotion ...

New research has pinpointed specific brain regions that are altered in individuals with psychopathy—especially those with ...

Deleting a gene called PTEN in certain brain cells disrupts the brain’s fear circuitry and triggers anxiety-like behavior in ...

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.

A new study has found that psychopaths show structural changes in particular areas of the brain that deal with things like ...

A new neuroimaging study has identified distinct structural brain differences in individuals with psychopathy, particularly ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Begüm Babür, University of Southern California (THE CONVERSATION) Imagine finding out ...

Overview When someone we know or love starts to develop psychological issues, we don't often associate it with a form of dementia. However, this trait is one of the most common signs of frontotemporal ...

Optogenetic stimulation of the mesocortical pathway reduced both METH-seeking behavior and increased the likelihood that mice would win social competitions. These findings support a model in which ...

Among its effects in worms, IL-17 promotes aggregation, a form of social behavior. Additionally, in mammals, IL-17E is actually made by neurons in the cortex, including S1DZ.

To determine the association between brain injuries and political behavior, the researchers turned to the results of the Vietnam Head Injury study, which Grafman has led for decades, since his own ...

Specific brain regions like the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and temporal lobes are heavily involved in social cognition—recognizing faces, interpreting emotions, understanding others ...