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Scientists Say the “Lizard Brain” Is a Myth, But the Truth About How Our Brains Evolved May Be Even Stranger

· Thedebrief · Sept. 10, 2026, 1:47 p.m.
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This blog post discusses recent scientific findings that challenge the traditional concept of the 'lizard brain,' introducing the idea of two distinct neural systems that illustrate the evolution of mammalian brains.
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