The Biology of Aggression: From Violent Genes to Neurochemical Triggers

The Biology of Aggression: From Violent Genes to Neurochemical Triggers

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Key Insights:

The MAOA "warrior gene" (linked to serotonin regulation) increases impulsivity, but environment (e.g., childhood trauma) plays a stronger role.

Testosterone surges during competitive sports but not necessarily aggression.

Social Implications: Should we screen for "violence genes" in criminals or soldiers?

Neuromodulation: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) reduces aggression in psychopaths, raising ethical concerns about altering personality.

5. Quantum Computing: Breaking Encryption or Revolutionizing Medicine?

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Key Insights:

Quantum bits (qubits) exploit superposition and entanglement, solving problems in seconds that classical computers take millennia.

Google’s 2019 "quantum supremacy" experiment factored a 53-qubit number, but error correction and scalability remain challenges.

Medical Potential: Quantum simulations could model protein folding, accelerating drug discovery for Alzheimer’s and cancer.

Security Risks: Shor’s algorithm could crack RSA encryption, necessitating quantum-resistant cryptography by 2030.