The amygdala is a core structure in the neuronal network underlying emotion processing in
the vertebrate brain. Its structure and function have been extensively studied in both …

Frontal alpha asymmetry, a biomarker derived from electroencephalography (EEG)
recordings, has often been associated with psychological adjustment, with more left-sided …

Now in its third edition, The Brain and Behavior continues on its mission to present a
simplified and accessible introduction to behavioral neuroanatomy. Human behavior is a …

Background Social discrimination, a type of psychological stressor, is associated with poorer
physical and mental health outcomes, yet we have little understanding of how discrimination …

Entering a state of anxious anticipation triggers widespread changes across large-scale
networks in the brain. The temporal aspects of this transition into an anxious state are poorly …

The cortico-limbic system is critically involved in emotional responses and resulting adaptive
behaviors. Within this circuit, complementary regions are believed to be involved in either …

Two relatively independent lines of research have addressed the role of the prefrontal cortex
in emotional processing. The first examines hemispheric asymmetries in frontal function; the …

Previous research has documented a propensity for rapid detection of various threats like
snakes and spiders in human adults, children, and even infants. The current research …

When an episode of emotional significance is encountered, it often results in the formation of
a highly resistant memory representation that is easily retrieved for many succeeding years …

Objective Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents; however,
objective biomarkers of suicide risk are lacking. Aberrant self-face amygdala activity is …