Why has Milagros Cerrón's condition attracted so much public attention? Though we now understand more about what causes such conditions, are the days of the freak show really over?
Scientists think they might be a step closer to understanding the source of religious experiences. They emanate, say the researchers, from the human brain. So does this mean that it's all in the mind?
Millions of people sustain brain injuries every year. Terry Wallis was one of them. Though his story is incredible, it is testament to the brain's remarkable powers of recovery.
We bestow 'genius' on only a few, such as Albert Einstein. What is it that makes them so – are their brains different to ours? Does the concept of genius actually exist?
