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ISU psychologists publish three new studies on violent video game effects on youths
New research by Iowa State University psychologists provides more concrete evidence of the adverse effects of violent video game exposure on the behavior of children and adolescents. view more (2007-04-05)
Duke study examines evolutionary consequences of bluebird aggression
In findings that may offer insight into how evolution operates, a Duke University evolutionary ecologist reported evidence that aggressive male western bluebirds out-compete less aggressive males for preferred breeding territories. view more (2006-04-13)
Aggressive treatment of childhood eczema could help prevent asthma, says new study
The study, published online in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, calls for trials of aggressive therapies against childhood eczema in attempt to reduce the incidence of asthma in later life. view more (2008-07-07)
Sports machismo may be cue to male teen violence
The sports culture surrounding football and wrestling may be fueling aggressive and violent behavior not only among teen male players but also among their male friends and peers on and off the field, according to a Penn State study. view more (2008-01-24)
Genes and environment interact in first graders to predict physical but not social aggression
Physical aggression in children comes from their genes and the environment in which they grow up. Social aggression, such as spreading rumors or ignoring other children, has less to do with genetic factors and more with environmental factors. view more (2008-02-07)
Sleep-related breathing disorder common among aggressive, bullying schoolchildren
Aggressive behavior and bullying, common among schoolchildren, are likely to have multiple causes, one of which may be an undiagnosed sleep-related breathing disorder (SRBD). view more (2007-06-13)
Psychologists' study finds TV ratings for kids' shows don't reflect aggressive content
A new study by psychologists from Iowa State University and Linfield College has found that TV ratings don't accurately reflect the aggressive content found in shows popular among children -- even cartoons. view more (2009-03-04)
Why nice guys usually get the girls
Female water striders often reject their most persistent and aggressive suitors and prefer the males who aren't so grabby, according to new research. Water striders are insects commonly seen skittering across the surface of streams. view more (2009-11-06)
A new mouse model of mania
Bipolar Disorder (BPD or manic-depressive illness) is one of the most serious of all mental disorders, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. view more (2008-03-12)
Warriors do not always get the girl
Aggressive, vengeful behavior of individuals in some South American groups has been considered the means for men to obtain more wives and more children, but an international team of anthropologists working in Ecuador among the Waorani show that sometimes the macho guy does not do better. view more (2009-05-12)
Researchers identify key gene that may be a marker of breast cancer metastasis
Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center have identified an important gene involved in the spread of breast cancer that has developed resistance to long-term estrogen deprivation. view more (2007-04-19)
UIC researchers link maternal smoking during pregnancy to behavior problems in toddlers
A University of Illinois at Chicago study reveals a link between smoking during pregnancy and very early child behavior problems. view more (2006-07-13)
Genetic marker linked to problem behaviors in adults with developmental disabilities
A common variation of the gene involved in regulating serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain may be linked to problem behaviors in adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, new research indicates. view more (2009-07-22)
The end of barroom brawls
The link between alcohol and aggression is well known. What's not so clear is just why drunks get belligerent. What is it about the brain-on-alcohol that makes fighting seem like a good idea" And do all intoxicated people get more aggressive" Or does it depend on the circumstances" view more (2007-07-18)
Why men are more aggressive: What a mother should know
Aggression in men may be due to variations in one of two genes involved in the activity of the neurotransmitter serotonin. view more (2006-06-21)
Turkeys with toys facing Christmas with a smile
"Turkeys can be aggressive birds and they do quite a bit of damage with their beaks," said animal behaviour researcher Michael Forbes. "By reducing this pecking we are improving the welfare of farmed birds, which should then increase consumer confidence in the way turkeys are reared." Over ten million turkeys are destined for British dinner plates... view more... (1999-12-06)
Peer victimization in middle and high school predicts sexual behavior among adolescents
Peer victimization during middle and high school may be an important indicator of an individual's sexual behavior later in life. These are the findings of Binghamton University researchers Andrew C. Gallup, Daniel T. O'Brien and David Sloan Wilson, and University at Albany researcher Daniel D. White. view more (2009-02-17)
K-State researchers study how children view and treat their peers with undesirable characteristics
A study by Kansas State University researchers is looking at how children perceive and interact with peers who have various undesirable characteristics, such as being overweight or aggressive. view more (2009-07-31)
Animal models show that anabolic steroids flip the adolescent brain's switch for aggression
Anabolic steroids not only make teens more aggressive, but may keep them that way into young adulthood. view more (2006-02-27)
Parents who argue harm children
Parents who have frequent angry arguments may be harming their children, causing them to suffer poor emotional adjustment and to be more aggressive, psychologists warned today. Lauren Wild and Professor Martin Richards of the University of Cambridge Centre for Family Research presented their research findings to The British Psychological Society's... view more... (2000-09-12)
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