Low doses of psilocybin made aggressive fish calmer without stopping social interaction, revealing a selective effect on escalated conflict behaviors.

Psilocybin selectively reduces escalated aggression in mangrove rivulus fish without suppressing social interaction, ...

A new study showed that psilocybin – the chemical compound in magic mushrooms that influences behavior and emotions – dissolved in water could make fish less aggressive and lazier. Researchers found ...

Alcohol's ability to increase people's pain threshold is one reason that drinking also leads to more aggressive behavior, a new study suggests. Researchers found that the less pain that study ...

Researchers in Canada tested whether the effects of psilocybin extend to the social behavior of the amphibious mangrove ...

In the early 1960s, psychologist Albert Bandura conducted a series of now-famous experiments known as the Bobo Doll Experiments, forever changing how we understand learning and aggression. Bandura ...

In summary, research has consistently shown a link between heat and aggressive and violent behavior. Being aware of the link is important so you do not mislabel heat-induced arousal as anger. Adding ...

Emily Laurence is a journalist, freelance writer and certified health coach living in Raleigh, North Carolina. She specializes in writing about mental health, healthy aging and overall wellness. For ...