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Liars' brain patterns differ from honest folk

A recent study shows liars' brain patterns differ substantially from people who don't lie.

"Lying takes a lot of effort" said Adrian Raine, professor of psychology at the University of Southern California.

On Wednesday, an elderly man heckled Jack Straw, claiming he and his government put too much effort into politics. Perhaps a CAT scan of Mr Blair would put the nation's mind at rest?