periaqueductal gray (pag)
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hubermanlabApr 9, 2026The Neurobiology of Aggression, Mating, and Emotion States: From Mice to Humans
NeuroscienceInternal statesEmotions (as a class of state)ArousalValence
hubermanlabDec 6, 2021The Modern Neuroscience of Fear and Trauma: Mechanisms and Extinction Tools
NeuroscienceNeuroscience of fearTraumaPost-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD)Neural circuits
hubermanlabThe Biology, Psychology, and Utility of Play for Brain Plasticity and Lifelong Learning
NeurosciencePeriaqueductal Gray (PAG)Endogenous opioidsEnkephalinPrefrontal cortex
hubermanlabThe Power of Play: Rewiring Your Brain for Enhanced Focus, Creativity, and Personal Growth
NeurosciencePower of PlayNeural plasticityHomeostatic regulation of playPeriaqueductal Gray (PAG)
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