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Mar 2018
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Everyday Neuro 001: An Introduction to t...

Dr Janine Cooper: Cognitive Psychologist, Neuroscientist, Neuropsychology researcher.
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In this episode, I introduce you to the human brain and discuss the global structure of the central nervous system, cognitive functions such as memory and attention, and the neuron at the microscopic level.

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