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Bottom Line: Neural activity in the cortical amygdala determines whether mice engage in aggressive or pro-social behavior Results: By performing a network analysis on whole-brain activity of male mice ...

In A Nutshell 32.5% of young people reported hitting, kicking, or throwing objects at parents at least once between ages 11-24 in a Swiss study tracking 1,500+ individuals Age 13 is peak risk, with 15 ...

Aggression and self-harm often co-occur in individuals with a history of early-life trauma—a connection that has largely been documented by self-reporting in research and clinical settings. Adding to ...

Babies bite. Toddlers throw tantrums. Kids play rough. Siblings might swat at each other while fighting over toys or the last popsicle. It's not uncommon for children — especially younger ones who ...

"Modeling and understanding the behavioral etiology of aggressive behavior is therefore a health priority. In order to discover novel brain regions which are involved in aggression behavior, we ...

New research suggests that male bonobos exhibit aggressive behaviors such as chasing, charging, hitting and kicking more often than scientists thought. Anup Shah via Getty Images Bonobos aren’t as ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Environmental characteristics of bars, as well as women's behavior in bars, influence their risk for bar-related aggression, according to a study conducted by researchers in the ...

Fish oil supplements containing omega-3 have long been touted as good for heart health. A new study has found they also reduce aggression. Researchers say the safe, common supplements should be used ...