Surprising Study Reveals Why Some People Are Jerks

[prasad1]

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Some people are generous--others, not so much. Why is that?


A new study from Switzerland suggests that the answer to that question may be a matter of neuroanatomy, with the brains of altruistic types having more "gray matter" in a region of the brain known as the temporoparietal junction.


It's the first study to show a clear link between brain structure and altruism, according to a written statement released by the University of Zurich.

Altruism, Brain Region Called Temporoparietal Junction Linked In University Of Zurich Study

This is not a reflection on any past or present members.

 

[Visalakshi Ramani]

Jerks are born!!! :baby:

They can't be made!!! :nono:

 

[renuka]

Some people are generous--others, not so much. Why is that?


A new study from Switzerland suggests that the answer to that question may be a matter of neuroanatomy, with the brains of altruistic types having more "gray matter" in a region of the brain known as the temporoparietal junction.


It's the first study to show a clear link between brain structure and altruism, according to a written statement released by the University of Zurich.

Altruism, Brain Region Called Temporoparietal Junction Linked In University Of Zurich Study

This is not a reflection on any past or present members.

In another thread I wrote this( got from a medical website)

Genes associated with sensation-seeking behaviors, such as drinking alcohol or gambling, also may be associated with sexual promiscuity and infidelity, according to a recent study.

The study focused on the DRD4 gene, which is associated with other behaviors linked with reward and feeling good.

People with a genetic variation of DRD4 called 7R+ were more likely to commit infidelity or be promiscuous; 50% of people with 7R+ reported being unfaithful, compared with 22% of people who did not have this genetic variation.


So I am actually not surprised why there is difference in behavior in each one of us.

But I wonder..can we alter this by making some modulator that makes that gene or variation in our brain lie in dormant state?

 

[sarang]

There was another study report yesterday that each sperm (from the same lot) has a different gene combination; the lucky one decides the nature of the individual.

The direction is clear; collect the sample in an auto segregator or online filter (like in a cigarette) to isolate the the best. All will become devas.