More than 20 years ago, neuroscientist Nancy Kanwisher and others discovered that a small section of the brain located near the base of the skull responds much more strongly to faces than to other objects we see. This area, known as the fusiform face area, is believed to be specialized for identifying faces. Now, in […]
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The kids destined to die, turn blind or fight a lifetime of ailments
The children destined to die, turn blind or fight a lifetime of ailments: Rare genetic diseases have robbed these 5 youngsters of a normal childhood Wheelchair-reliant Megan relies on round-the-clock care from her parents Kaileb is slowly being robbed of his vision and is already profoundly deaf 3-year-old Jackson has a rare genetic disease that […]
This 25-Year-Old's Warning About Fireworks Safety Is Going Viral After a Celebration Left Him Nearly Blind
Philadelphia resident Rasaan Urquhart has a message for anyone looking to celebrate Independence Day with some pyrotechnic pizazz: Enjoy those fireworks from a distance. The 25-year-old went blind in one eye after a firework exploded in his face earlier this year—an injury that’s sidelined his position as a firefighter and affected his role as a […]