Effects of acute tryptophan depletion on prefrontal-amygdala connectivity while viewing facial signals of aggression.
BACKGROUND: Reduced levels of serotonin (5-HT) within prefrontal cortex (PFC)-amygdala circuits have long been implicated in impulsive aggression. However, whether lowering 5-HT alters the dynamic interplay between the PFC and the amygdala has not been directly tested in humans. It is known that man...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2012
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