A University of Missouri researcher's study says that a virtual avatar can influence a person's health and appearance. Harnessing the power of the virtual world could lead to new forms of obesity treatment and help break down racial and sexual prejudices, they suggested. "The creation of an avatar allows an individual to try on a new appearance and persona, with little risk or effort," said Elizabeth Behm-Morawitz, assistant professor of communication ...
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