National and international media coverage of the lab’s research on altruism, morality and antisocial behavior, and emotional facial expressions.
Altruism
“What science tells us about good and evil” – August 2017
“Are we wired to be altruistic?” (TED Radio Hour) – May 2017
“What makes people donate a kidney to a stranger?” – April 2017
“Would you give one of your kidneys to a stranger?” – June 2017
“The psychopath, the altruist and the rest of us” – April, 2016
“Want to be happy? Giving is more gratifying than receiving.” – January 2016
“The complicated ways that money messes with your morals“. – September 2016
“The biology of altruism: Good deeds may be rooted in the brain.” – September 2014
“Extreme altruism–Right on!” – September 2014
“Who would donate a kidney to a stranger? An ‘anti-psychopath'” – September 2014
“Brains of kidney donors seem built for generosity.” – September 2014
“How altruism is hardwired in the brain.” – September 2014
“Brains of altruists, psychopaths, are different: study” – September 2014
“Is anybody watching my do-gooding? The difference between being a hero and an altruist.” – October 2014
“The science of extreme altruism: Why people risk their lives to save strangers.” – October 2014
“Inside the brains of extreme altruists” – July 2015
“Are living organ donors saints… or lunatics?” – December 2014
“Could people’s well-being affect likelihood of kidney donation?” – February 2014
“Who gives a kidney to a stranger?” – January 2014
“High well-being could make you more altruistic.” – January 2014
“Altruistic acts more common in states with high well-being.” – January 2014
Morality and antisocial behavior
“How to spot a psychopath … and what to do if you know one” – August 2015
“Less guilty by reason of neurological defect: Should psychopaths serve more or less prison time than other criminals?” by Abigail Marsh – October 2012
“A moral gene?” – October 2011
“Could our genes make moral consensus on certain issues impossible?” – October 2011
“Inaugural podcast – Adolescents with psychopathic traits report reductions in physiological responses to fear.” – August 2011
“The problem with psychopaths? A fearful face doesn’t deter them“. – September 2009
“Cold, unfeeling traits linked to distinctive brain patterns in kids with severe conduct problems.” – February 2008
Emotional facial expressions
“Nonverbal accents: Cultural nuances in emotional expression.” – April 2014
“Can you guess these athletes’ nationalities?” – July 2012
“Fearful expressions evolved to mimic babies’ faces.” – February 11 2009
“Facing fear.” – Winter 2008
“Can you hear her scream?” – May 21 2007
“Fear recognition skills predict kind actions.” – Oct 31 2007
“Beauty flattery.” – December 2007
“Unspoken accents: Nonverbal language reveals your roots.” – August 2007
“Looking years younger.” – December 13 2004
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