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Evaluating animal threats and human intentions uses common brain network

May 13, 2016 by

Assessing whether a fluffy bunny or a giant spider poses a threat to our safety happens automatically. New research suggests the same brain areas may be involved in both detecting threats posed by animals and evaluating other humans' intentions.

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