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SCIENCEMay 18 · 00:00 UTCNATURE NEWSChristopher Browning

Criminals are made, not born: how when you live shapes whether you will break the law

A study published in Nature analyzes factors that contribute to young people committing crimes, challenging the assumption that character is the main factor. The research suggests that environment and upbringing play a significant role in shaping an individual's likelihood of breaking the law. The study's findings have implications for understanding the root causes of criminal behavior.

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