The double-think of modern science-'Molecules shape the body, but electricity shapes the mind'-ends abruptly with the realization that regulatory hormones control both brain and body functions. (Richard Bergland)

The double-think of modern science-'Molecules shape the body, but electricity shapes the mind'-ends abruptly with the realization that regulatory hormones control both brain and body functions.

Richard Bergland

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