The brain collector: the scientist unravelling the mysteries of grey matter – an Audio Long Read podcast

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Alexandra Morton-Hayward explores the secrets of ancient brains using advanced methods while dealing with her own challenges.

Alexandra Morton-Hayward is using cutting-edge methods to crack the secrets of ancient brains – even as hers betrays her There are more Audio Long Reads here, or search Audio Long Read wherever you listen to your podcasts

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Guest: Alexandra Morton-Hayward

Topics covered

• ancient brains
• scientific research
• neuroscience
• audio long read
• mysteries of grey matter

Keywords

• ancient brains
• neuroscience
• grey matter
• scientific methods
• Audio Long Read

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