What drives our cravings for food and drink? Neurons in the amygdala may play a key role
To ensure we get the calories and hydration we need, the brain relies on a complex network of cells, signals, and pathways to ...
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Dysfunction of neurons in the amygdala may be behind negative perceptions of the environment
"To analyze how the amygdala functions during depression, we measured the activity of some networks of neurons involved in the more or less negative interpretation of olfactory stimuli," says Alonso.
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The roots of fear: Scientists identify new cell clusters in amygdala for anxiety treatment
Recently, research in rodents has shown that each subregion of the amygdala contains many different cell types with distinct and sometimes opposing functions. "This suggests that disorders emerge ...
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Amygdala Neurosciences selects ANS-858 as lead clinical candidate for substance use disorders
Amygdala Neurosciences Inc. has selected ANS-858 as its lead clinical candidate for substance use disorders, that includes ...