We often assume empathy is always good. But neuroscience tells a more nuanced—and potentially life-changing—story.

The findings revealed that individuals with HD exhibited hyperactivity in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) and insula compared to the other two groups when making decisions about their own ...

Rats help familiar friends more than strangers, driven by brain oxytocin and social bonds. The study shows helping is about connection.

Three regions, in particular, play key roles: the anterior cingulate cortex, the prefrontal cortex and the insula. The anterior cingulate cortex and the prefrontal cortex are part of a network ...