Hariri (IMAGE) Duke University Caption A small region of the brain called the amygdala (red-orange) responds to threats, and becomes more active during a functional MRI when the study subject views aggressive or threatening faces. Credit Courtesy of Ahmad Hariri lab, Duke University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.