Facts by Kenneth A Wesson (9)
Electricity and the Brain
A child's electric train and our brains have something in common. They both require electricity for any…
Math On the Mind
In the mid-1800's, Paul Broca discovered that there were specialized functions for different regions in the…
Our Brains: A Wasted Resource?
Have you ever heard people say, 'Human beings use only 10 percent of their brains?' It implies that some…
Phrenology
Does a bumpy head mean you're a brainy guy? In the 19th century, many people were absolutely convinced that…
The Blood-brain Barrier
In the human brain, there are approximately 400-425 miles of capillaries. Because the brain is basically a…
The Developing Brain
During embryogenesis (the process by which an embryo is converted from a fertilized cell to a full-term…
The Limbic System
The limbic (meaning 'ring') system is virtually identical in all mammals. It sits above the brain stem,…
The Touching Brain
Our brain and skin are initially part of the same primitive formation during prenatal development, but they…
Where is God in the Brain?
A British study reported that epileptics had 'profoundly spiritual experiences' in a specific region of the…