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UChicago study explores neural mechanisms behind support for political violence Raised fists during a protest

UChicago study explores neural mechanisms behind support for political violence

New research sheds light on the ‘dark side’ of morality

How do we balance self-interest with fairness for others? Fairness

How do we balance self-interest with fairness for others?

UChicago study identifies neural processes behind everyday moral decisions

Scientists studied the brains of more than 800 prisoners. Here’s what they found. Images of brain scans

Scientists studied the brains of more than 800 prisoners. Here’s what they found.

Bystanders may be more likely to punish bullies than help victims Ping pong ball illustration

Bystanders may be more likely to punish bullies than help victims

Fieldwork takes UChicago researchers across the globe Thumbnail

Fieldwork takes UChicago researchers across the globe

Study challenges perception that empathy erodes during medical school Doctor speaking with patient

Study challenges perception that empathy erodes during medical school

Study finds American ISIS fighters likely to be U.S. born, engaged in society Memorial in honor of the victims of the 2016 terror-related shooting in Orlando, Fl.

Study finds American ISIS fighters likely to be U.S. born, engaged in society

Study finds anti-anxiety drug limits rats’ empathetic behavior Thumbnail

Study finds anti-anxiety drug limits rats’ empathetic behavior

Project to examine extremist organizations’ social and neurological influence

Project to examine extremist organizations’ social and neurological influence

Parents’ views on justice affect babies’ moral development Baby with EEG

Parents’ views on justice affect babies’ moral development

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