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Does touch strengthen your brain? with David Eagleman (Senses Miniseries #1)

TEDTalks Health by TED

Aug 11, 202626:43Health

David Eagleman is a neuroscientist who studies brain plasticity and how our senses help us perceive the world. Over the next 5 weeks, Shoshana is diving into ideas about our senses. First up she invites David to talk abo...

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