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·August 1, 2023·3 min read

Behavioral Parallels: The Shared Routes of Aggression and Psychopathy

Aggressive and psychopathic individuals have difficulty shedding hostile behaviors once they've adopted them, according to new research. A mathematical model applied to a task assessing hostile responses confirmed this hypothesis.

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·July 16, 2023·2 min read

Brain Busters: Top Neuroscience News Posts of the Week – July 16, 2023

This week, Neuroscience News shares intriguing breakthroughs spanning from primate behavior to human memory, fetal development, lab-grown brains, and the understanding of aggression.

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·July 13, 2023·4 min read

Aggression Is A Result of Self-Control, Not Lack Thereof

A new study contests the belief that aggression stems from poor self-control. Instead, it suggests that aggression is often a deliberate, controlled act, inflicted to maximize retribution.

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·April 24, 2023·5 min read

The Power of Bullying: Aggressive Behavior Boosts Chimpanzees’ Social Status and Reproductive Success

A new study finds that chimpanzees with more aggressive personalities and less conscientiousness are more successful at climbing the social ladder and siring offspring than their more passive counterparts. However, the researchers also find it puzzling that not every chimpanzee has the same personality traits, suggesting that there may be other factors at play that determine the diversity of personalities in chimpanzees.

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·April 2, 2023·6 min read

Treating Brain ‘Hotspots’ and Networks to Address Autism, Aggression and More

A new study identifies specific brain network hotspots linked to autism, aggression, and a range of other social behavioral problems. The findings reveal those with ASD who score lower on facial processing tests are more likely to have more severe symptoms of autism, especially social behavioral problems. The researchers report treatments such as tRMS may provide some hope for those on the autism spectrum.

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·February 16, 2023·6 min read

Scientists Discover Mirror Neurons in Mice and Find They’re Tuned to Aggression

Study is the first to find mirror neurons in mice and in the hypothalamus, suggesting mirror neurons may have a more primal origin than previously believed.

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·February 15, 2023·3 min read

Female Selfie Posting Can Be Driven by Aggression

Female selfie posting was associated with intimidatory self-presentation strategies and linked to higher levels of aggression.

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·January 31, 2023·5 min read

Beta-Blocker Use Associated With Lower Rates of Violence

Beta-blockers, a class of drugs commonly used to treat hypertension and cardiovascular disorders, appear to reduce aggressive and violent behaviors, and can reduce suicidal behaviors.

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·January 6, 2023·5 min read

Pioneering Machine Learning Technique on the Hypothalamus Gives Insight Into Nature of Aggression

Using machine learning technology, researchers provide new insight into the neural mechanisms that govern anger and aggression.

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·October 22, 2022·4 min read

Can Gaming ‘Addiction’ Lead to Depression or Aggression in Young People?

Gaming addiction does not appear to cause depression or increased aggression in healthy people, but those with underlying depression and aggressive behaviors may turn to gaming as a form of escapism.

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·October 6, 2022·4 min read

Expanding Voting Rights Can Reduce Violence

Extending voting rights through the Voting Rights Act halved both the number of instances of actual political violence and the likelihood of new waves of political violence, a new study reports.

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·September 20, 2022·5 min read

The First Look at How Rabies Affects Vampire Bat Social Behavior

Male vampire bats infected with rabies socially withdraw, scaling back their social behavior of grooming other bats before they succumb to the disease.