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“It is fair to say that science provides no method of controlling the mind. Scientific work on the brain does not explain the mind-not yet.”

Quote by Wilder Penfield

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Wilder Penfield

Wilder Penfield was a renowned medical doctor known for his contributions to neurosurgery. Born on January 26, 1891, and passing away on April 5, 1976, Penfield made significant strides in the field of epilepsy and brain function localization. His work had a profound impact on modern neuroscience, and he is regarded as an outstanding scientist whose research revolutionized the medical field. more

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