Amygdala (IMAGE) Duke University Caption Looking at angry or fearful faces triggers the amygdala -- a brain structure that controls our responses to danger -- more intensely in some people than in others. Credit 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.