Politics on the brain - scientists say grey matter differs between left and right

Published: 21 April 2011 y., Thursday

Scientists in the UK have revealed that people with opposing political views have different brain structures. The London University College researchers say the part of the brain that processes emotional reactions is larger in conservatives than in liberals.

Šaltinis: Reuters
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