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Word: neocortex (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1940-1949
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Recently the doctors removed only certain parts of restraining forebrains. With the neocortex cut out, the cats became utterly placid. Nothing would get them mad. Even when their tails were burned, they responded only with gentle, tolerant spitting. The peacemaking parts of the forebrain were in complete control...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: Lights & Lesser Animals | 5/10/1948 | See Source »

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