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“If we knew about the real facts and statistics of mortality, we’d be terrified.”

Quote by Vilayanur S. Ramachandran

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Vilayanur S. Ramachandran

Vilayanur S. Ramachandran is a renowned neuroscientist known for his research in visual and tactile perception, cognitive neuroscience, and the relationship between the brain and behavior. Born in 1951, his work has had a broad impact in the field of neuroscience. more

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