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A stroke can disrupt your reading, called alexia.

Brain Deep, History, MedicalNina MitchellJuly 21, 2014Comment

Phineas Gage

A case of changed personality: Phineas Gage was a young Vermont railroad worker who in 1848 had a terrible accident.

Brain Deep, History, Medical, SocialNina MitchellJune 17, 2013 Comments

Americans

Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – landmark legislation that advanced the civil rights of people with disabilities.

Brain Deep, History, SocialNina MitchellJuly 26, 2012Comment

Monsieur Leborgne

One famous brain in neuroscience is that of Monsieur Leborgne. In 1861 he had a stroke that caused him to lose speech but not other skills.

Brain Deep, HistoryNina MitchellOctober 17, 2011Comment

Soul

Up until the 19th century, Western theologians thought the brain was where the Christian soul was.

Brain Deep, God, HistoryNina MitchellJune 19, 2011 Comments

Who's Talking?

Sometimes I say the wrong words now. Right after my stroke, it was common.

When the words coming out of your mouth are not what you intend, who is talking?

Brain Deep, HistoryNina MitchellOctober 27, 2010 Comments

Brace Bash

If your ankle doesn't work properly, you will trip when you walk. Then you have to wear a huge brace which holds your foot and leg in a 90° angle, in an “L.”

History, MedicalNina MitchellOctober 25, 2010 Comment