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EPISODE · Jun 27, 2010 · 3 MIN

Why is the nervous system crossed over?

from Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists · host Dr Chris Smith

Why does one side of the brain control the other side of the body? Surely it would make more sense if the left half of the brain told the left side of the body what to do. We find out what the current thinking on this conundrum is. Plus, we ask how an electric toothbrush can disturb vision. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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