Facts about the brain

Facts and Fiction about the Brain, Part Four

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I think this is a sweet image Time for the fourth and concluding entry for facts and fiction about the brain. I hope it’s been interesting for the reader, it’s been pretty fun to do! Without further ado, here are the final nine entries. The format will be the same, with a statement, then a … Read more

Facts and Fiction about the Brain, Part Three

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Givin’ props to Fine Art America for the image Alright, here we are at part three of battling neuromythology! We’ve been looking at nine examples of facts and fiction about the brain per post, and the pattern will be continued with this entry. The format will also continue, with a statement followed by verifying whether … Read more

Facts and Fiction about the Brain, Part Two

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I thought this was cool, click for a closer look Okay, we’ll dive right into part two: Different parts of the tongue are specialized to recognize certain tastes. False! This one was a surprise to me because I remember seeing a whole chart about where on the tongue certain things are perceived when I was … Read more

Facts and Fiction about the Brain, Part One

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I’m calling this neuromythology, meaning false beliefs about the brain and nervous system. I thought this would a fun and informative post to make, debunking many of the myths people have about the brain, and showcasing some surprising truths. This will be the first in a four-part series just to disseminate hopefully interesting information.  In … Read more