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The amygdala plays a significant role in emotion and cognition, as shown by studies on patients with amygdala damage or stimulation. Its influence on present behavior and memory prioritization makes it a potential target for clinical neuromodulation.
Case studies of patients with amygdala damage or those receiving direct amygdala stimulation have informed our understanding of the amygdala’s role in emotion and cognition. These foundational studies illustrate how the human amygdala influences our present behavior and prioritizes memories of our past in service of future experiences. This broad influence makes the amygdala a novel target for clinical neuromodulation.