FeaturedGenetics·August 10, 2016·4 min read‘Aggressive Drunk’ Gene May Protect Carriers From Obesity and Associated RisksA new study suggests carriers of a genetic mutation in the serotonin 2B receptor may be protected from obesity and insulin resistance.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 6, 2016·4 min readDecreased Connectivity Between Brain Regions For Those With Anger DisorderAccording to a new study, people with impulsive aggression have a weakened connection between areas of the brain associated with language processing, social interaction and sensory input.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·June 29, 2016·4 min readMotivation to Bully is Regulated by Brain’s Reward CircuitsResearchers report bullying behavior activates primary reward circuits in the brain, making it a pleasurable behavior to a certain subset of individuals.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 24, 2016·5 min readNew Theory About How Climate Affects ViolenceHotter temperatures and climates that have less seasonal variation in temperatures have an impact on aggression, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 23, 2016·5 min readSmell Tells Intruder Mice How To BehaveA new study reports that a genetically specific cluster of hypothalamic cells is wired to the olfactory system and responds only when a male mouse enters another male's cage.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 18, 2016·3 min readThe Ecstasy Effect: How Ecstasy Affects the BrainAccording ecstasy users showed significant reductions in the way serotonin is transported in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 23, 2016·5 min readPeople With Rage Disorder Twice as Likely to Have Latent Toxoplasmosis InfectionA new study reports people with intermittent explosive disorder are twice as likely to have been exposed to toxoplasma gondii.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 7, 2016·3 min readMapping the Roots of Premeditated Violent Intent in the BrainAccording to a new study, warning signs of premeditated violence have been tied to a distinct part of the hypothalamus.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 4, 2016·4 min readYoung Adults With Hostile Attitudes at Risk of Memory Problems in Middle AgeAccording to a new study, young adults who are hostile or don't deal too well with stress are at higher risk of thinking and memory problems in middle age.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 28, 2016·3 min readThe Couple That Sings Together Stays TogetherResearchers find red backed fairy wrens who have strong duet responses with their partners have lower rates of cuckoldry.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 11, 2016·4 min readOrigins of “Rage” Identified in BrainResearchers have been able to tie unprovoked violent outbursts in male mice to damage to the lateral septum.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 6, 2016·12 min readAggression’s Role in the Creation of New Nerve CellsResearchers report that after an aggressive encounter, mice who 'won' a fight showed signs of new neuron growth in the hippocampus.Read More
