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BS 133 Counting Neurons with Dr. Suzana Herculano-Houzel

Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone

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Counting Neurons: Methodologies and Implications

This chapter explores innovative methods for accurately counting neurons in the brain, critiquing traditional techniques and introducing direct cell nucleus counting. It discusses findings that reveal the significant differences in neuron counts between primate and rodent brains, as well as the implications of these differences for cognitive abilities. The chapter also highlights the revolutionary impact of cooking on human evolution and intelligence, emphasizing the relationship between diet and cognitive development across species.

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