/ Amygdala Content for ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ en /news/roots-fear-understanding-amygdala <p>Treating anxiety, depression and other disorders may depend on the amygdala, a part of the brain that controls strong emotional reactions, especially fear. But a deep understanding of this structure has been lacking. Now scientists at the ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ have identified new clusters of cells with differing patterns of gene expression in the amygdala of humans and non-human primates. The work could lead to more targeted treatments for disorders such as anxiety that affect tens of millions of people.&nbsp;</p> October 30, 2024 - 10:50am Andy Fell /news/roots-fear-understanding-amygdala /news/researchers-temporarily-turn-brain-area-better-understand-function <p>Using experimental genetic techniques, ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ researchers discover that "turning off" one area of the brain affects connections between other brain areas. The research has implications for understanding conditions such as schizophrenia and autism.&nbsp;</p> July 20, 2016 - 5:07pm Andy Fell /news/researchers-temporarily-turn-brain-area-better-understand-function