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Rethinking the Amygdala’s Role in Social Cognition: Preserved Empathy Motivation Despite Focal Lesions

By MedXY 03/20/2026

This review analyzes evidence that amygdala damage, while impairing emotional recognition accuracy, does not diminish the intrinsic motivation to engage empathically, challenging traditional neurological models of psychopathy.

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Amygdala Tau Pathology as a Key Contributor to Depressive Symptoms in Aging: Insights from Neuroimaging Studies

By MedXY 10/21/2025

Amygdala tau accumulation in cognitively normal older adults correlates with worsening depressive symptoms, especially in APOE ε4 carriers, highlighting its role in neuropsychiatric changes during aging.

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Psychedelics Target Neuroimmune Interactions to Limit Fear

By MedXY 08/05/2025

Research reveals how psychedelics modulate immune-to-brain communication to reduce fear, offering new therapeutic avenues for stress-related psychiatric disorders.