Mount SInai researchers identified the cortical amygdala – an olfactory cortical structure – as a key brain region in ...

New research now shows that mice also do this - at least to fellow mice that they know, sometimes even offering an effective form of first aid. For some time now, there have been reports that some ...

Young mice seemingly attempt to revive an anaesthetised cage mate by grooming and biting it and will even pull aside the ...

Learn about the relationship between gut microbes and anxiety-related behaviors and how probiotic supplements could become a ...

Nerve-cell ‘highways’ identified in mice suggest that stress pushes the brain towards rigid habit and away from thoughtful ...

This study demonstrates that the activation of NPBWR1 neurons in the central nucleus of the amygdala is crucial for mice to engage in social interactions with novel individuals. Moreover ...

New research shows that early life stress disrupts dopamine signaling, altering social motivation and behavior.

In a first of its kind study, Tufts University School of Medicine researchers demonstrate that interfering with the neural circuits responsible for emotional decisions can increase or decrease ...

He said they were surprised to find the germ-free mice exhibited increased anxiety. Through the study, the scientists found ...

Mental health disorders are on the rise globally, with anxiety affecting millions. While there's no shortage of prescription ...

Scientists at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science in Japan have discovered how sleep helps strengthen memories linked to ...

Neural activity in the cortical amygdala determines whether mice engage in aggressive or pro-social behavior, according to a ...