05/05/2010

Neural Lie Detection in the News

Here are two recent pieces on neural lie detection:

WIRED:  "Lie Detection Brain Scan May Be Used in [US] Court for First Time."

NeuroKuz: "Lie Detection and Neurolaw: Do Brain Scans Have a Place in the Courtroom."

As always, happy reading!

May 5, 2010 2:18:41 PM | Lie Detection, Neuroimaging, Neurolaw, Neurolaw in the News

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