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·June 27, 2025·5 min read

Brain Injury Could Explain Sudden Criminal Behavior

A new study has found that damage to a specific white matter pathway in the brain—the right uncinate fasciculus—may increase the likelihood of criminal or violent behavior following brain injury. Researchers analyzed scans from individuals who began committing crimes after suffering strokes, tumors, or traumatic injuries and found consistent damage to this region.

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·April 21, 2022·8 min read

Psychopaths Can Feel Emotions and Can Be Treated

Contrary to popular belief, those suffering from psychopathy are able to experience emotions, but they do have a blunted emotional response if their attention is directed toward something else. In essence, psychopaths feel emotions, but ignore them if they feel they might interfere with attaining personal goals.

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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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·October 18, 2017·4 min read

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.