JERUSALEM, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) — The researchers have exposed the brain mechanisms involved in recognizing the emotional states of others, with potential implications for treating social disorders such as autism, the Israeli University of Haifa (UH) said in a statement on Sunday.
The study, published in Current Biology, highlighted the role of the brain’s medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) in emotional recognition and behavior.
Recognizing emotions is crucial for empathy, allowing people to relate and respond appropriately to others. For individuals on the autism spectrum, the ability is often impaired, making social interactions difficult.
To understand the underlying neural mechanisms, the researchers used mice. Employing advanced techniques such as genetic manipulations and real-time neural measurements, the…