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Neuroscientists are starting to unravel the amygdala’s complexity, shedding new light on PTSD

Neuroscientists are starting to unravel the amygdala’s complexity, shedding new light on PTSD

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 amygdala in particular shows distinct patterns of connectivity in people with the condition, which may help explain difficulties with emotional regulation, sensory processing, …

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