risky behavior Research Articles

Study Identified Numerous Genes Associated with Risk Tolerance and Risky Behaviors

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

Researchers have identified 124 genetic variants located on 99 separate regions of the genome which are linked to a person's tolerance and willingness to take risks.... Read More...

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Insufficient Sleep Associated with Risky Teen Behavior

Neuroscience NewsOctober 1, 2018

A new study reports teens who sleep for less than 6 hours per night are at greater risk of mental health issues, substance abuse, accidents and other risk taking behaviors.... Read More...

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Does Neuroscience Hold the Key to Understanding the Criminal Mind?

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 5, 2018

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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Dieting Associated With Risky Behavior in Teen Girls

Neuroscience NewsJune 2, 2018

According to researchers, teenage girls who diet are more likely to embark on unhealthy behaviors, such as binge drinking, smoking and skipping meals.... Read More...

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Social Hormone Promotes Cooperation in Risky Situations

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 9, 2016

According to a new study, the hormone arginine vasopressin promotes trust and cooperation in humans who are in risky situations.... Read More...

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Negative Sibling Relationships Linked to Depression and Risky Behaviors

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 30, 2015

A new study reports the quality of sibling relationship during adolescence has an impact on mental health and risk taking behaviors during adulthood.... Read More...

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News

Pregnant women increase peripersonal space to ‘keep dangers at arm’s length’

Many choices seems promising until you actually have to choose

Artificial nose identifies malignant tissue in brain tumors during surgery

Neuroscience

Pregnant women increase peripersonal space to ‘keep dangers at arm’s length’

Many choices seems promising until you actually have to choose

Artificial nose identifies malignant tissue in brain tumors during surgery

Neurology

Artificial nose identifies malignant tissue in brain tumors during surgery

Modified protein can prevent Alzheimer’s disease in mice

Moral emotions, a diagnostic tool for frontotemporal dementia?

AI

The whisper of schizophrenia: Machine learning finds ‘sound’ words predict psychosis

AI used to detect brain’s response to multiple sclerosis treatment

Brain activation provides individual-level prediction of bipolar disorder risk

Robotics

Research moves closer to brain-machine interface autonomy

Six fingers per hand: Polydactyly equals extra motor ability

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Psychology

Pregnant women increase peripersonal space to ‘keep dangers at arm’s length’

Many choices seems promising until you actually have to choose

Moral emotions, a diagnostic tool for frontotemporal dementia?

risky behavior

Study Identified Numerous Genes Associated with Risk Tolerance and Risky Behaviors

Dieting Associated With Risky Behavior in Teen Girls

Social Hormone Promotes Cooperation in Risky Situations

Negative Sibling Relationships Linked to Depression and Risky Behaviors