The Science of Your Brain - Neuroscience Masterclass with Dr. Goldy Yadav

Imagine a man who survived a severe accident, changing not just his life but the entire course of neuroscience. This man, Phineas Gage, had a large iron rod pass through his skull, miraculously surviving but with a completely altered personality. His story opened the world's eyes to how specific brain areas influence behavior. 

Then there's Patient HM, who, after a surgery to cure his epilepsy, could no longer form new memories, leading scientists to discover the critical role of the hippocampus in memory formation. 

These astonishing tales not only highlight the resilience of the human spirit but also how breakthroughs often come from the most unexpected events.  

The only way humans can experience and interact with the environment is via the brain. Our brain enables us to have a wide range of sensory-perceptual experiences of the world and facilitate our behavioral responses so that we can interact with the…