#138 A Gift from God: The neuroscience of Leonardo da Vinci

BrainWaves: A Neurology Podcast

• Episode: #138 A Gift from God: The neuroscience of Leonardo da Vinci
• Website: BrainWaves: A Neurology Podcast
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• Duration: 00:19:58
• Published: 2019-05-02 11:00

Although he may never have attended university, Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) was a true scholar of the Renaissance. His contributions to civil and mechanical engineering, the creative arts, and natural philosophy are nothing short of extraordinary. Less well popularized--although of equal importance--were his accomplishments in the field of anatomy. This week on the BrainWaves Podcast, we delve into his discoveries, his methodology, his handedness, and the message he has left us with.

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