"On the Brain of a Scientist: Albert Einstein":
These scientists counted the number of neurons (nerve cells) and glial cells in four areas of Einstein's brain: area 9 of the cerebral cortex on the right and left hemisphere and area 39 of the cerebral cortex on the right and left hemisphere. Area 9 is located in the frontal lobe (prefrontal cortex) and is thought to be important for planning behavior, attention and memory. Area 39 is located in the parietal lobe and is part of the "association cortex." Area 39 is thought to be involved with language and several other complex functions. The ratios of neurons to glial cells in Einstein's brain were compared to those from the brains of 11 men who died at the average age of 64....there were more glial cells for every neuron in Einstein's brain.
Interesting book, might pick it up.
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"On the Brain of a Scientist: Albert Einstein": These scientists counted the number of neurons (nerve cells) and glial cells in four areas of Einstein's brain: area 9 of the cerebral cortex on the right and left hemisphere and area 39 of the cerebral cortex on the right and left hemisphere. Area 9 is located in the frontal lobe (prefrontal cortex) and is thought to be important for planning behavior, attention and memory. Area 39 is located in the parietal lobe and is part of the "association cortex." Area 39 is thought to be involved with language and several other complex functions. The ratios of neurons to glial cells in Einstein's brain were compared to those from the brains of 11 men who died at the average age of 64. ...there were more glial cells for every neuron in Einstein's brain.
Interesting book, might pick it up.