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How has our understanding of the human brain changed over the years?

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How has our understanding of the human brain changed over the years?

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Our knowledge of the brain has made leaps and bounds over the years, says Stephen Sergay, MD, clinical neurologist. He explains the breakthroughs he's seen in his time as a neurologist.

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