Anatomy
Do humans use only 10 percent of their brain?
Do humans use only 10 percent of their brain?
vote now: Yes or No - (view results)
Yes
by Jon Coe
The human brain is an incredible organism, if only we could learn to use it properly. Right now, the
No
The idea that humans use only ten percent of their brains is just a myth. This myth has several
Anatomy
Book reviews: Sex, Drugs and Chocolate: The Science of Pleasure, by Paul Martin
True to its title, Sex, Drugs and Chocolate is all about pleasure: sensual as well as cerebral, low level and fairly innocent as well
Anatomy
Why do our bowel movements come out in different colours ?
by Pat Lunsford
Bowel movements change colors, and the color of your stool can alert you to certain health problems. Stools vary widely in color,
Anatomy
Structure and function of the pancreas
The pancreas is a rather unique organ in the human body. It is part of two different organ systems, the endocrine system and the digestive
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