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My patient's marriage was saved by a brain injury

My patient's marriage was saved by a brain injury

15 April 2020

Our brains influence all aspects of our lives, including our sexual desires. This means brain injuries can have some surprising effects, says Amee Baird
Dean Burnett on why disruptive teens might have saved the human race

Dean Burnett on why disruptive teens might have saved the human race

11 September 2019

The behaviour that defines teenagers might be annoying, but neuroscientist Dean Burnett says it could have been crucial for the survival of our species

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