fMRI can be used to predict which criminals are more likely to reoffend

According to an article published in "The Nature" just like science fiction, neuroscientists have found a way to predict whether convicts are likely to commit crimes again from looking at their brain scans. Convicts showing low activity in the anterior cingulate cortex associated with decision-making and action are more likely to be arrested again, and sooner.

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Source: Sumer's Radiology Site - March 29, 2013 Category: Radiologists Authors: Sumer Sethi Source Type: blogs