Virginia Tech: Brain Pathway May Fuel Both Aggression, Self-harm
November 06, 2025
November 06, 2025
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 6 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Brain pathway may fuel both aggression, self-harm
A new Virginia Tech study shows that two behaviors -- aggression and self-harm -- can arise from a shared biological mechanism in how the brain processes pain, particularly in individuals exposed to early-life trauma.
By Matt Chittum
Aggression and self-harm often both occur in individuals with . . .
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Brain pathway may fuel both aggression, self-harm
A new Virginia Tech study shows that two behaviors -- aggression and self-harm -- can arise from a shared biological mechanism in how the brain processes pain, particularly in individuals exposed to early-life trauma.
By Matt Chittum
Aggression and self-harm often both occur in individuals with . . .