Brain scan 'identifies race bias'

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Scientists have developed a brain scan capable of identifying racial biases in individuals. This technique was tested on white volunteers who were shown photographs of black individuals. The scans revealed increased activity in brain regions associated with thoughts and behavior among those with racist tendencies, suggesting that this activity may indicate efforts to suppress latent racism.
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Brain scan 'identifies race bias'

A brain scan that can apparently root out racists has been developed by scientists.

The technique was used on white volunteers shown photographs of black individuals.

Complete text at http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_838829.html?menu=news.latestheadlines

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Brain scan 'identifies race bias'

A brain scan that can apparently root out racists has been developed by scientists.

The technique was used on white volunteers shown photographs of black individuals.

Complete text at http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_838829.html?menu=news.latestheadlines

Carlos Hernandez

This seems a stretch:
In those with racist tendencies, a surge of activity was seen in part of the brain that controls thoughts and behaviour. Scientists believe this reflected volunteers' attempts to to curb their latent racism
 
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