NYMC Faculty Publications
Neuromythology of Einstein's Brain
Author Type(s)
Faculty
DOI
10.1016/j.bandc.2014.04.004
Journal Title
Brain and Cognition
First Page
21
Last Page
25
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-2014
Department
Neurology
Keywords
Brain, History, 20th Century, Humans, Intelligence
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Abstract
The idea that the brain of the great physicist Albert Einstein is different from "average" brains in both cellular structure and external shape is widespread. This belief is based on several studies examining Einstein's brain both histologically and morphologically. This paper reviews these studies and finds them wanting. Their results do not, in fact, provide support for the claim that the structure of Einstein's brain reflects his intellectual abilities.
Recommended Citation
Hines, T. (2014). Neuromythology of Einstein's Brain. Brain and Cognition, 88, 21-25. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bandc.2014.04.004
