Just in time for the onset of the month of Elul, with its overarching theme of repentance and preparation for the judgement and acceptance of Divine sovereignty that are the themes of the High Holidays, some important scientific findings were reported.
First some background. A defining feature of Judaism is its belief in the potential of Man. We are not predestined in our righteousness or unrighteousness, but rather possess free will that we can and should properly express. Thus, Moshe admonishes Israel (Devarim 30:19):
I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that I have set before thee life and death, the blessing and the curse; therefore choose life, that thou mayest live, thou and thy seed;
A cornerstone of the doctrine of free will is that people can actually change, they can turn around. Yes we can™®.
However, this ability to change is actually hotly debated by the psychological community, and it is refreshing to see them believe in human ability.
Posted by Arie Folger 
Mikolot Mayim Rabbim 