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·April 24, 2018·4 min read

Stricter Gun Control Could Stop Violent Men Killing Their Partners and Themselves

A study that utilizes 10 years of data on intimate partner homicide reveals men who have a history of domestic violence and access to guns have an increased risk of committing murder-suicide. Restricting gun access to men with a history of domestic battery could reduce murder suicide rates, researchers report.

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·February 23, 2018·5 min read

It’s Time to End the Debate About Violence and Video Games

Researchers comment on the perceived link between violence and video games. They conclude claims that there is consistent scientific evidence that video gaming encourages violence, are false.

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·December 19, 2017·5 min read

Can Brain Lesions Contribute to Criminal Behavior?

Researchers report lesions within a brain network involved in moral decision making can contribute to criminal behavior.

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·November 30, 2017·4 min read

Sadism Leads Certain People to Seek Vengeance, Study Finds

According to researchers, those with sadistic tenancies, who enjoy seeing people suffer, are more likely to seek revenge against those they believe have wronged them.

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·September 18, 2017·3 min read

‘My Genes Made Me Do It’: Behavioral Genetic Evidence in Criminal Court

Despite growing evidence linking genetics to some criminal behavior, researchers report using genetic evidence is a court room is likely not to be an effective tool in persuading juries that a defendant is less culpable for their actions.

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·August 5, 2017·4 min read

If a Brain Can Be Caught Lying, Should We Admit That Evidence to Court?

As technology is improving and becoming more accurate at deciphering whether a person is lying or telling the truth, researchers debate whether such technology should be used in legal cases.

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·July 12, 2017·4 min read

A New Look at the Killing of Kitty Genovese: The Science of False Confessions

Researchers take a new look at the murder of Kitty Genovese, a case that sparked psychologists interest in the bystander effect. Several new studies reveal that there are a number of instances where the facts of the case do not align with the original story, and also discover evidence of false confessions.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·July 5, 2017·6 min read

Probing Psychopathic Brains

Taking a mobile neuroimaging system on the road to prisons, researchers look at the brain activity of those considered to be psychopaths and discover their brains are wired in a way that leads them to over-value immediate rewards while neglecting future consequences.

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·April 5, 2017·4 min read

Self Harm Linked to Violence Towards Others

Researchers report on a link between people who self harm and violent crime.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·March 18, 2017·4 min read

People See Black Men as Larger, More Threatening Than Same-Sized White Men

A new study reports people perceive black men as bigger and more of a threat than white men of similar size. Researchers believe the findings may help explain why black men are more likely to be shot by police.

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·March 13, 2017·5 min read

Predicting Crime Knowledge States in the Human Brain

Neuroimaging can detect whether a person is acting in a state of knowledge when committing a crime, or whether they are acting recklessly with no premeditation, researchers report.