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Antisocial Behavior
Neurobiological changes resulting from abuse may play role in later behaviors
May 12th, 2005
Results of a study in rhesus macaques suggest that neurobiological changes resulting from infant abuse may play a role in later negative behaviors, including perpetuating child abuse. "Previous studies have reported hyperactivation of catecholaminergic systems and elevated concentrations of corticotropin-releasing-hormone (CRH) in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of child maltreatment victims or combat veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study investigated the CSF concentrations of CRH and monoamine metabolites in rhesus macaque mothers that physically abused their infants and had themselves been abused as infants," reported Dario Maestripieri, at the...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-05-12)
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