Scientists are attempting to create a synthetic brain by reverse-engineering the mammalian brain down to the molecular level. A cellular human brain is predicted possible by 2023. It hopes to shed light on consciousness.
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Chewing gum boosts your brain power.
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The human brain is more active during sleep than during the day.
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Our brains have a negativity bias and will remember bad memories more than good ones.
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Research has shown that allowing chocolate to melt in your mouth produced brain and heart rate activity that was simliar to - and even stronger than - that produced with passionate kissing.
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The ancient Egyptians thought the function of the brain was to produce snot.
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The desire to squeeze and hug cute things comes from the same place in your brain as aggression.
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