How Your Brain Decides What Matters
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A rare genetic condition called Urbach-Wiethe disease, which calcifies part of the brain's amygdala, is reshaping how scientists understand this brain region. Rather than just controlling fear, the basolateral amygdala appears to help people weigh their own interests against others', influencing trust, moral choices, and social decisions.
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