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Q&A: Why does the right side of the brain control the left side of the body?
Source: Phys.org · Published
Dr. Martin Wessendorf is a neuroscientist and an associate professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota. His work focuses on how the brainstem controls the function of neurons in the spinal cord. Daniel Wang also researches the brain, focusing on cognitive neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases.
Key points
- Martin Wessendorf is a neuroscientist and an associate professor emeritus at the University of Minnesota.
- His work focuses on how the brainstem controls the function of neurons in the spinal cord.
- Daniel Wang also researches the brain, focusing on cognitive neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases.
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