Tag Archives: Aggression

In a dense South Los Angeles neighborhood, TikTok streamer Carlitos Ricardo Parias revved his engine but was pinned in by the vehicles of federal agents on all sides. Video taken of the incident Tuesday morning — in which Parias and a deputy U.S. marshal were shot — captures the moment he tries to escape, spinning his car tires, and sending …

Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Eagles notes: Change in travel plans, replacing Nolan Smith, Kelee Ringo’s opportunity – The AthleticThe Eagles need to stay true to offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo’s words of being the “aggressor,” a point that star receiver A.J. Brown continued to reinforce, for the team’s passing success from the second half of …

Vladimir Putin “will keep driving the war forward wider and deeper” if he is not stopped, Ukraine’s President Zelensky has warned. Speaking at the UN’s General Assembly in New York, Zelensky said more countries would be met with Russian aggression unless allies displayed a united front and ramped up support. He said all nations were threatened by a global arms …

Summary: A new study shows that observing violence can make individuals more likely to act aggressively later, but the effect depends on familiarity. Male mice who watched familiar peers attack others became more violent afterward, driven by amygdala neurons that “prime” aggression. When these neurons were inhibited, the learned aggression disappeared, while activating them heightened violent responses. These findings highlight …

Key Questions Answered: Q: What brain region is being studied to understand aggression?A: Researchers are focusing on the thalamic nucleus reuniens, which connects memory, emotion, and decision-making areas of the brain and may play a key role in impulsive aggression following trauma. Q: How does early-life trauma influence aggression later in life?A: Trauma during childhood can alter brain circuits that …

Keep calm and try omega-3. The fatty acids, available as dietary supplements via fish oil capsules and thought to help with mental and physical well-being, could also cut down on aggression, according to a 2024 study. These findings haven’t come out of nowhere: omega-3 has previously been linked to preventing schizophrenia, while aggression and antisocial behavior are thought in part …

Summary: New research highlights how parasitic infections can alter brain chemistry and behavior in humans. Toxoplasma gondii, among others, appears to manipulate dopamine and immune responses, increasing risk-taking, impulsivity, and aggression. These changes may benefit the parasite by promoting behaviors that aid its survival and transmission. The findings raise important questions about the role of infections in mental health, violence, …