One brain region of particular interest is the amygdala, which is responsible for detecting threats and triggering emotional responses. Studies have shown that people with PTSD often have ...

Nov. 12, 2019 — UTSA researchers are pioneering an innovative brain study that sheds light on how the amygdala portion of the brain functions and could contribute to a better understanding of ...

Instead of learning through repeated trial and error or experiences, one-shot learning is when a single experience creates a lasting memory in the brain. It is most commonly associated with traumatic ...

Imagine driving along I-20 west headed to Tuscaloosa for an Alabama football game. Suddenly, a car slams on the brakes in front of you and you can’t avoid it. You crash into it. Both you and the other ...

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / April 22, 2025 /Neurovation Labs, Inc., a precision neuroscience biotechnology ...

“I think it helps shift some of the neurobiological thinking about PTSD—moving away from characterizing a few key regions (like the amygdala) to more widespread, whole-brain alterations,” Scheinost ...

The amygdala is part of the limbic system, which regulates emotional and behavioral responses. An amygdala hijack is a fight-or-flight response to stress. To better understand what an amygdala ...

Why Some Are More Susceptible to Developing PTSD Symptoms Than Others Mar. 5, 2025 — People with a more active amygdala (an area in the brain involved in processing information relevant to ...

PTSD is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening, or distressing events. Did you know? Here are some symptoms PTSD is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening, or ...