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The Evolutionary Layers of the Human Brain

  • Published22 Mar 2016
  • Reviewed22 Mar 2016
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  • Source The Brain From Top to Bottom

This website looks at seven mammal brains and determines if their size is what makes them smarter.

When it comes to the brain, does size really matter? The Brain From Top to Bottom addresses this and other questions about the difference between our brains versus other mammals.


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