Amygdala hijack: This odd-sounding name is not a medical diagnosis, but rather, a term for times when the amygdala is overwhelmed by stress and takes over the brain's response to the situation.

Whereas the amygdala of the average conservative voter is 157 sesame seeds in size, that of the average progressive is 156 sesame seeds. He noted that the small, but significant difference may suggest ...

As soon as you feel fear, the amygdala (a small almond-shaped organ in the center of your brain) sends signals to your autonomic nervous system (ANS), which then has a wide range of effects.

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 ...

Unlike the anatomy of the amygdala, the physiological properties of amygdala neurons—especially with respect to learning the value of visual stimuli—remain poorly understood.

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 ...

Amygdala: Harm to the amygdala can also affect a person’s fear conditioning, ... What to know about nail anatomy. Medically reviewed by Cynthia Cobb, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP.

While amygdala stimulation appears to hold promise as a tool for enhancing memory, especially in people with memory impairments, it’s clear that one-size-fits-all approaches are unlikely to be ...