Alexei Morozov, Virginia Tech (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption Negative emotional experience leaves a trace in the brain, which makes us more vulnerable, according to Alexei Morozov, an assistant professor at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute. Credit David Hungate/Virginia Tech 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.