/ Amygdala Content for ºÙºÙÊÓƵ 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 University of California, Davis 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, ºÙºÙÊÓƵ 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