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My Love Affair with the Brain

My Love Affair with the Brain

2016•57m
Documentary

A profile of Dr. Marian Diamond, a brain scientist who is considered one of the founders of modern neuroscience.

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Luna Productions Inc.

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Mayim Bialik

Mayim Bialik

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