17-01-2016 13:00 via theguardian.com

Can a brain scan uncover your morals and determine whether a prisoner dies?

Brains images are becoming standard evidence in some of the country’s most controversial and disturbing death penalty casesIt’s hard to imagine Steven Northington killing two people. The 43-year-old says he likes to make people laugh, “like a comedian”. He’s a loyal son to his troubled mother and father. He sends his younger sister birthday cards from prison and draws elaborate smiley faces on them. His defense team laughs with affection when they hear his name beca
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