The article focuses on research into the neurological factors behind aggressive behavior. It states animal studies are primarily used in studies of the neurocircuitry of aggressive behavior and comments that aggression is used to establish and maintain social order in both animals and humans. It mentions the role of the hypothalamus and amygdala in aggression and violent behavior. It discusses studies of donated human brains and imaging of brains of violent offenders compared to control groups.
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