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== Right/left brain ==

Studies agree that as nonverbal cues are sent and received, they are more strongly influenced by modules of the right-side neocortex (esp. in right-handed individuals) than they are by left-sided modules. Anatomically, this is reflected a. in the greater volume of white matter (i.e., of [[myelin]]ated [[axon]]s which link nerve-cell bodies) in the right neocortical hemisphere, and b. in the greater volume of gray matter (i.e., of nerve cell bodies or [[neurons]]) in the left. The right brain's superior fiber linkages enable its neurons to better communicate with feelings[[feeling]]s, [[memory|memories]], and senses[[sense]]s, thus giving this side its deeper-reaching holistic, nonverbal, and "big picture" skills. The left brain's superior neuronal volume, meanwhile, allows for better communication among the neocortical neurons themselves, which gives this side a greater analytic and intellectually narrower "focus". Research by UCLA neuroscientist, [[Daniel Geschwind]] and colleagues shows that left-handers have more symmetric brains, due to genetic control. [[Special:Contributions/84.94.37.73|84.94.37.73]] ([[User talk:84.94.37.73|talk]]) 10:29, 3 July 2021 (UTC)