Birds of a Feather (IMAGE) Virginia Tech Caption In a study using functional magnetic resonance imaging, Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute scientists found that our inherent risk-taking preferences affect how we view and act on information from other people. Birds of a feather do flock together. Credit Wesley Bedrosian Usage Restrictions Please credit artist Wesley Bedrosian License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.