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A Visit With Phineas Gage And His Legendary Skull
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Length:
6 minutes
Released:
Oct 30, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
A grisly construction accident in New England in 1848 left railroad worker Phineas Gage with severe brain damage – but gave scientists valuable clues about how the brain functions. Gage survived the metal spike that went clear through his head and has since become an icon of both science and pop culture. His skull is on display at Harvard Medical School in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Released:
Oct 30, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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