Hyperthymesia is a rare condition characterized by exceptional memory for life experiences. Less than 100 people worldwide have been diagnosed as of 2021. First documented case was Jill Price, who remembers every day since 1980
Ancient Egyptians practiced trepanation for brain injuries and mental disorders. Hippocrates challenged heart as center of intelligence. Galen observed mental faculties lost with brain damage. Medieval Muslim world described brain-related medical problems
Alpha waves are neural oscillations in 8-12 Hz frequency range. Discovered by Hans Berger in 1924, also known as Berger's waves. Generated by thalamic pacemaker cells in humans. Recorded predominantly from occipital lobes during wakeful relaxation
Born in 1971 in New Mexico to Jewish parents. Graduated from Rice University in 1993 and earned PhD in Neuroscience at Baylor. Currently teaches neuroscience at Stanford University
Split-brain occurs when corpus callosum connecting brain hemispheres is severed. Surgery (corpus callosotomy) is used as last resort for epilepsy treatment. Partial callosotomies are first performed, followed by complete surgery if needed
Homunculus means "little man" in Latin. Medieval and early modern times saw it as artificial human-like beings. Early modern philosophers depicted it as tiny person in sperm