Neuroscientists are starting to unravel the amygdala's complexity, shedding new light on PTSD | NYGazet

Often labeled the brain’s fear center, the amygdala is much more complex than that. A study in Translational Psychiatry suggests that PTSD is linked to altered connectivity in one of its subregions, with potential implications for emotion and body awareness.

A new study published in Translational Psychiatry provides evidence that posttraumatic stress disorder may be linked to altered communication between specific parts of the amygdala and other brain regions. The findings suggest that one part of the am... [10421 chars]