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Overthinking what you said? It’s your ‘lizard brain’ talking to newer, advanced parts of your brain

Categories Brain & Behavior
The amygdala is a part of the brain important for emotional responses, especially fear. It is thought to be important in anxiety disorders. A new UC Davis study reveals new cell types in different areas of the amygdala, which may suggest new ways to treat anxiety. (Getty Images)

Scientists Map ‘Fear Center’ Brain Cells, Opening New Path for Anxiety Treatment

Categories Brain & Behavior
This is the graphical abstract for the iScience paper "Is political ideology correlated with brain structure? A preregistered replication."

Brain Structure Linked to Political Views, but Connection Weaker Than Previously Thought

Categories Brain & Behavior, Social Sciences

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