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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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·July 3, 2018·6 min read

Brain Stimulation Decreases Intent to Commit Assault

A new study reveals the desire to carry our physical or sexual assault can be curbed with the help of tDCS. The brain stimulation technique also increases the perception in potential offenders that such violence is morally wrong.

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·June 23, 2018·3 min read

Social Bonding Key Cause of Football Violence

Researchers say social bonding and the desire to protect or defend other fans may be a main motivation of football hooliganism.

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·June 15, 2018·5 min read

Social Rejection Can Lead to Violence But, Mindfulness May Be the Solution

A new study reveals mindfulness can act as a buffer against the pain and distress of social rejection.

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·June 11, 2018·3 min read

What Makes Aggressive Mice So Violent?

Targeting a protein associated with addiction could help reduce aggression levels, researchers report.

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·June 5, 2018·3 min read

Psychedelic Drug Use Associated with Reduced Partner Violence in Men

Men who have prior experience with psychedelic drugs have a reduced likelihood of engaging in violence against their partner, a new study reports.

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·May 26, 2018·4 min read

Peer Rejection Isn’t the Culprit Behind School Shootings

Researchers report people should look more deeply into the environmental factors and mental health issues surrounding those involved in school shootings, and not simply blame peer rejection.

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·May 19, 2018·4 min read

5 Things to Know About Mass Shootings in America

A new study looks at misconceptions that occur as a result of mass shootings and aims to debunk some of the common myths.

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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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·April 20, 2018·3 min read

Study Shows Rapid Rise in Mass School Shootings in the US

A new study reveals alarming trends related to the growing number of school shootings in the US. Since 2000, there have been more deaths related to school shootings than in the entire 20th Century, researchers report.

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·March 16, 2018·4 min read

Daily Dose of Violent Video Games Has No Long Term Effect on Adult Aggression

A long term study finds no link between frequently playing violent video games and increased levels of aggression in adults.

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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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40 Genes Associated with Aggression Identified

Psychedelic Drug Use Associated with Reduced Partner Violence in Men

Peer Rejection Isn’t the Culprit Behind School Shootings

5 Things to Know About Mass Shootings in America

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

Study Shows Rapid Rise in Mass School Shootings in the US

Daily Dose of Violent Video Games Has No Long Term Effect on Adult Aggression

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

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