We've heard the statement hundreds of times - the human brain is the most complex object in the universe. And due to this complexity, our understanding of the brain is still severely limited. In a recent article, Discover Magazine explored some key areas we don't understand: 10 unsolved mysteries of the brain...including challenging questions like: what is consciousness? How do complex brain systems interact without a coordinating (anatomical) region to manage the convergence? How is information coded? How are memories stored?
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