Empathy—the ability to share and understand the emotions of others—is a cornerstone of human social interactions. When we ...

Why do we avoid getting our hopes up? I suggest that this is because affect is attached to our meaningful goals, as ...

Fear memories can form in the brain following exposure to threatening situations such as natural disasters, accidents, or violence. When these memories become excessive or distorted, they can lead to ...

A research team has uncovered key insights into how the brain processes others' distress. Using miniature endoscopic calcium imaging, the researchers identified specific neural ensembles in the ...