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Atoms From Nuclear Explosions Are Embedded in Your Brain, But You’re Fine

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Channel: Seeker
Categories: Biology   |   Physics   |   Science  
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Scientists are using past atomic explosions to learn about our brains, and it’s completely changed how we think about aging.

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Can you grow new brain cells?
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Nuclear Bombs Made It Possible to Carbon Date Human Tissue
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