Inside the head of a killer: Imaging study uncovers unique brain abnormalities in murderers

For decades scientists have been exploring the minds of criminals, trying to understand what makes a person commit a violent, heinous act. A new study is taking the idea of neuro-imaging criminal behavior one step further than any prior research, suggesting the brains of individuals that have committed murder are notably different from other criminals, both violent and non-violent.

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Category: Biology

Tags:

• Brain
• Crime
• Criminal
• Imaging
• Neuroscience
• Psychology

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