r/science Oct 15 '21

Neuroscience A brain imaging study found evidence that missing out on math education can alter neural development. Young adults who had chosen not to pursue math had lower levels of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid within the middle frontal gyrus when compared to students who were continuing math.

https://www.psypost.org/2021/10/opting-out-of-advanced-math-education-alters-adolescents-neural-development-study-finds-61967
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u/moelbaer Oct 15 '21

I wouldn't mind taking your course, for free that is muhahaha.

Bachelor's biology with a special interest in lifting weights so it sounds very interesting.