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·September 26, 2018·5 min read

Biomarker Associated with Aggression in Children Identified

Using EEG, researchers have identified smaller spikes in the P3 brain wave is associated with aggressive behavior in young children. The findings could help to diagnose toddlers with aggressive tendencies before their behaviors become ingrained, researchers say.

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·August 21, 2018·5 min read

How the Brain Suppresses the Act of Revenge

A new neuroimaging study reveals the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex plays a vital role in suppressing the act of revenge.

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·August 6, 2018·5 min read

Sequenced Fox Genome Hints at Genetic Basis of Behavior

A new study sheds light on the genetic basis of fox behaviors and, researchers say, the findings could have implications for human behavior. The study reports the SorCS1 gene contributes to social behaviors in foxes.

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·August 3, 2018·4 min read

How Cues Drive Our Behavior

Researchers shed light on the role dopamine neurons play in assigning values to transient environmental cues that drive behaviors.

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·July 9, 2018·5 min read

40 Genes Associated with Aggression Identified

Researchers have identified 40 new genes they believe are related to aggressive behavior in both humans and mice. The findings deepen understanding of the genetic basis of aggressiveness.

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·June 29, 2018·4 min read

How the Brain Processes Temperature Information to Alter Behavior

Researchers report on how specific neurons can process sensory information about temperature and facilitate a change in behavior to adapt to the climate.

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·June 18, 2018·4 min read

Helicopter Parenting May Negatively Affect Emotional Well-Being and Behavior of Children

Researchers report children whose parents are over-controlling, or Helicopter Parents, had poorer emotional and behavioral regulation by the age of 5.

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·June 18, 2018·5 min read

Gut Microbes May Contribute to Depression and Anxiety in Obesity

Researchers report a link between gut bacteria and psychological distress associated with obesity. Switching mice to high fat diets, researchers reported the animals experienced more depressive and anxiety symptoms. These were improved when antibiotics that alter the gut bacteria were administered.

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·May 31, 2018·4 min read

Mothers with High Emotional and Cognitive Control Help Their Children Behave

A new study reports mothers who demonstrate better emotional control and problem solving abilities have a more positive influence on their child's behavior.

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·April 30, 2018·5 min read

Do Pathological Behaviors Stem From Faulty Beliefs?

Researchers apply a mathematical method to shed light on healthy brain function, and how neuropsychiatric disorders may occur. They also consider how a problem in processing prior beliefs can lead to faulty interpretation of the cause of sensory input, which can result in pathological behaviors.

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·April 28, 2018·3 min read

Can Microbes Manipulate Our Minds?

Researchers report we may have evolved to depend on our gut bacteria to aid normal brain function, and changes in our microbiome could have effects on our behavior.