Holocaust survivors’ memories help researchers map brain circuitry for gratitude

Monday, October 19, 2015 - 16:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Neuroscientists have mapped how the human brain experiences gratitude with help from an unexpected resource: Holocaust survivors’ testimonies. “In the midst of this awful tragedy, there were many acts of bravery and life-saving aid,” said lead author Glenn Fox, a post-doctoral researcher at the Brain and Creativity Institute at USC who led the study. “With […]

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