Pedophiles Brains Different
Friday, September 28th, 2007Scientists say distinct differences in the brain activity of pedophiles have been found using scanning technology.
A Yale University team found activity in parts of pedophiles’ brains were lower than in other volunteers when shown adult, erotic material. The journal Biological Psychiatry said this was the first real-time evidence of differences in thought patterns.
A forensic psychologist from the UK said drug treatments for pedophilia might be possible.
There is increasing evidence that problems in certain areas of the brain may contribute to feelings of sexual attraction towards children.
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