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Children, Brain Development and the Criminal Law
June 18, 2012 The legal system needs to take greater account of new discoveries in neuroscience that show how a difficult childhood can affect the development of a young person's brain which can increase the risk ... > full story -
If Your Dog Is Aggressive, Maybe It Is in Pain
June 13, 2012 Dogs can sometimes suffer sudden episodes of aggression without their owners understanding why. But, in many cases, the cause of these attacks can be pain that has never been diagnosed or treated. ... > full story -
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Real-Life Exposure to Violence Disrupts a Child's Sleep Habits
June 13, 2012 Violence in a child's world impacts sleep, new research shows. The result is measurable, affected by the severity of the violence and can last over time. The more severe the violence, the more sleep ... > full story -
Molecular Imaging Finds Link Between Low Dopamine Levels and Aggression
June 11, 2012 Out of control competitive aggression could be a result of a lagging neurotransmitter called dopamine, say researchers. During a computer game against a putative cheating adversary, participants who ... > full story -
More Can Mean Less When It Comes to Being Happier, Especially If You Are Neurotic
June 9, 2012 New research suggests getting more money may not make you happier, especially if you are ... > full story -
Piracy at Sea: Maritime Piracy, Violence and the International Response
June 6, 2012 Researchers in Hong Kong have analyzed the incidence of maritime piracy during the last decade and have developed a way to predict whether or not a particular vessel, with a specific cargo, shipping ... > full story -
Disagreeable People Prefer Aggressive Dogs, Study Suggests
May 22, 2012 Aggressive dog ownership is not always a sign of attempted dominance or actual delinquency. A new study finds that younger people who are disagreeable are more likely to prefer aggressive dogs, ... > full story -
Anger in Disputes Is More About the Climate of the Marriage Than the Heat of the Moment
May 21, 2012 How good are married couples at recognizing each other’s emotions during conflicts? In general, pretty good, according to a new study. But if your partner is angry, that might tell more about ... > full story -
Psychopathy Linked to Specific Structural Abnormalities in the Brain
May 7, 2012 New research provides the strongest evidence to date that psychopathy is linked to specific structural abnormalities in the brain. The study is the first to confirm that psychopathy is a distinct ... > full story -
Is There a Link Between Mood and Glucose Control in Diabetes?
May 2, 2012 When blood sugar levels in diabetes are poorly controlled, patients tend to have more complications such as depression and other mood disturbances, including anxiety and anger, and a lower overall ... > full story
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