Does Neuroscience Hold the Key to Understanding the Criminal Mind?
According to a new study those with higher criminal tendencies choose to take risks and gamble more than law abiding citizens.... Read More...
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Can Brain Lesions Contribute to Criminal Behavior?
Researchers report lesions within a brain network involved in moral decision making can contribute to criminal behavior.... Read More...
Psychedelic Drugs Could Reduce Criminal Behavior
A new study reports people who have used a classic psychedelic are significantly less likely to commit a crime or indulge in criminal behavior. However, use of other controlled substances is linked to an increased risk of criminal behavior, researchers report.... Read More...
‘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. ... Read More...
Brain Network of Psychopathic Criminal Functions Differently
Researchers report a strong focus on reward coupled with a lack of self control appears to drive criminal psychopaths.... Read More...
Project to Use Prison Research in Studying Neural Basis of Psychopathy
A leading University of Chicago researcher on empathy is launching a project to understand psychopathy by studying criminals in prisons.
Jean Decety, the Irv... Read More...