Brain Evolution Allows Us to Move

We all know that men and primates are the two most distinctive species on the evolutionary scale thus far, simply because our brains are larger and more complex than those of other creatures. Now, researchers place our ability to perform delicate tasks, such as bending our fingers at will and... [ read more >> ]

A depiction of the intricate connections between neurons. Shown in white are electrical impulses

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A depiction of the intricate connections between neurons. Shown in white are electrical impulses