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·June 24, 2016·5 min read

New Theory About How Climate Affects Violence

Hotter temperatures and climates that have less seasonal variation in temperatures have an impact on aggression, a new study reports.

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·May 23, 2016·4 min read

Extreme Beliefs Often Mistaken For Psychosis

Researchers proposes a new term to classify non-psychotic behavior that is associated with extreme beliefs and leads to acts of criminal violence.

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·February 11, 2016·4 min read

Origins of “Rage” Identified in Brain

Researchers have been able to tie unprovoked violent outbursts in male mice to damage to the lateral septum.

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·February 6, 2016·12 min read

Aggression’s Role in the Creation of New Nerve Cells

Researchers report that after an aggressive encounter, mice who 'won' a fight showed signs of new neuron growth in the hippocampus.

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·February 4, 2016·5 min read

Americans Ten Times More Likely to be Killed by Firearms Than People From Other High Income Countries

A new study reports US citizens are up-to ten times more likely to be victims of gun violence than people from other developed nations.

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·January 13, 2016·4 min read

How Genetics and Environment Influence Antisocial Behavior

A new study reports a gene involved in emotional regulation may influence the long term impact of violence experienced in childhood on antisocial behavior later in life.

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·December 11, 2015·4 min read

Exposure to Violence in Juarez Affects Mental Health of Children

Researchers report children who lived in Juarez, Mexico at the height of its drug violence problems in 2010 have higher levels of behavioral and emotional problems.

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·November 15, 2015·4 min read

Psychiatric Assessments for Predicting Violence are Ineffective

A new study reports current psychiatric assessments for predicting violence in psychiatric patients and prisoners is ineffective. Researchers propose a new approach to risk assessment for future instances of violence.