This Is How Your Brain Grows

So why is our brain in our head? Find out over on It's Okay To Be Smart:    • Why Your Brain Is In Your Head  
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A huge thank you to Anna Rothschild from NOVA for helping us film.

References:
Stiles, J., & Jernigan, T. L. (2010). The basics of brain development. Neuropsychology review, 20(4), 327-348. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/artic...
Embryological Development of the Human Brain http://education.jhu.edu/PD/newhorizo...
Watching neurons grow, MIT video http://video.mit.edu/watch/watching-n...

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