Life Stages of the Brain
TED Radio Hour
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The Neuroscience of the Brain
Adolescents are fearless, passionate, and want to influence others. Social media allows them to connect and share their interests. Adriana Galvan, a neuroscience professor, explains that the brain continues to grow and transform until age 26. It was previously believed that the adult brain stopped growing new neurons, but neuroscientist Sondrine Toure reveals that people actually produce 700 neurons per day.
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