Tom Denson

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Places where there is a lot of misogynistic tweeting going on are likely to have a lot of domestic violence as well, a study by UNSW has found.

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The best way to avoid any family tensions at home is to know how to spot them building and then try to calm things down. Here are some tips on how to do that.

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UNSW scientists measuring blood flow in the brain to better understand why people often become aggressive after drinking alcohol have found that brain areas that temper aggression shut off when people drink.

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Viewing violent television as a child probably increases aggression toward women later in life, writes Tom Denson and Andy Ruddock.

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Are people with shorter, wider faces really more dangerous? The short answer is yes, but only for men.

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The motivation to play violent video games is closely connected to people’s desire for sex, write Michael Kasumovic and Tom Denson.

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By identifying genes and brain mechanisms that predispose people to violence it may be possible to tailor prevention programs to those who need them most, writes Tom Denson.

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Former Australian of the Year and Professor of Youth Mental Health, Patrick McGorry, will speak about the role of personalised medicine in potentially serious mental disorders at a UNSW neuroscience conference this week.