Published Sep 10, 2021
The Fascinating Case of Phineas Gage
Gary Arndt delves into the fascinating story of Phineas Gage, whose 1848 survival from a severe brain injury revolutionized neuroscience by revealing the frontal lobe's crucial influence on personality and behavior.
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