Beautiful Minds
'Beautiful Minds' approaches the huge scientific field of Brain research through the most interesting and entertaining 'research projects,' the Savants. Currently, there are around one hundred recognized Savants with genius-like talents worldwide. For all brain researchers, the Savants are a fascinating window into the brain.
'Beautiful Minds' approaches the huge scientific field of Brain research through the most interesting and entertaining 'research projects,' the Savants. Currently, there are around one hundred recognized Savants with genius-like talents worldwide. For all brain researchers, the Savants are a fascinating window into the brain.
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