This chapter explores the brain's unique ability to recognize faces and interpret emotional expressions, focusing on specialized neurons and brain regions, including the fusiform face area. It examines advanced techniques for studying neuronal activity and how they enhance our understanding of disorders like prosopagnosia. Additionally, it discusses the adaptability of the brain in reallocating regions for diverse functions such as reading, revealing insights into cognitive evolution and plasticity.

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