What's mine is mine: Brain scans reveal what's behind the aversion to loss of possessions

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 11:35 in Biology & Nature

Did you ever wonder why it is so difficult to part with your stuff? A new study reveals fascinating insights into the specific neuropsychological mechanisms that are linked with the potential loss of possessions. The research, published by Cell Press in the June 12 issue of the journal Neuron, has important implications for both neuroscience and economics and may even explain why you are reluctant to sell your iPod.

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