Countless parents across the country recently dropped their kids off at college for the first time. This transition can stir a whirlwind of feelings: the heartache of parting, sadness over a ...

Researchers find that the amygdala is a sophisticated mediator that chooses between action-based and stimulus-based learning strategies under uncertainty.

A Dartmouth study challenges the conventional view that the amygdala—the two-sided structure deep in the brain involved in ...

This is Part 3 of a four-part series on: What Actually Are Emotions? “Emotions are not what we think they are. They are not universally expressed and recognized. They are not hardwired brain reactions ...

Brain scans reveal falling in love floods the brain with dopamine, quiets critical judgment, and later shifts to ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Music changes how we feel. Not just emotionally, but biologically. You don’t have to be at a concert to notice it.

Emotion recognition based on neural signals is leading the revolution of affective science. By analyzing brain activity, we can glimpse the secrets of the human inner world. This technology not only ...

Learn how a fever-related molecule activates emotional brain circuits, which intensify chills and drive warmth-seeking behavior during infection.

Ever want to scream during a particularly bad day, but then manage not to? Thank the human brain and how it regulates emotions, which can be critical for navigating everyday life. As we perceive ...

A new study reveals a connection between early life trauma and adult brain aging. Adults reporting severe childhood stress ...

Like physical pain, your ability to manage emotional pain can vary. But also like physical pain, it helps to have tools to ...