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The Mysteries of the Human Brain: Dreams, Memory, Infinite Network | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G
On World Brain Day 2025, we pause to reflect on the powerful and enigmatic organ in our bodies: the brain. With 86 billion neurons and a network of connections beyond comprehension, our brains shape who we are and how we experience the world. Yet, despite centuries of research, it remains filled with mysteries. We explore the brain's hidden secrets, from the complex web of cells to the elusive nature of memory and dreams. What makes the human brain one of the greatest scientific puzzles of all time?
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