“The Greek physicians Herophilus and Erasistratus discovered the nervous system in 322 BC, placing the seat of thought in the brain. It might be fair to say that they were the first neuroscientists. Previously, Aristotle and others thought the brain's function was simply to cool the blood, due to it's many folds and creases.” MindBrainNeuroscienceErasistratusHerophilus Book:The Changing Mind: A Neuroscientist's Guide to Ageing Well Source: The Changing Mind: A Neuroscientist's Guide to Ageing Well