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Tag: brain imaging

  • Prof Patty
  • November 13, 2020November 13, 2020

Imaging Shows the Brain Drives Political Divides

By Megan Brooks The study revealed evidence of “neural polarization” ― activity in the brain that differs between people who hold liberal vs conservative political views, the researchers repo

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