New research reveals the mysteries of Einstein's brain

The father of relativity did not live to see the advent of brain imaging technology, but his brain was preserved after his death, sliced thinly and photographed for scientists to study in search of the source of Einstein's extraordinary talent, uncovering the secrets of a genius's brain.

According to the latest research published in *Brain*, scientists have discovered some unusual aspects of Einstein's brain: his corpus callosum — the bundle of nerve fibers connecting the left and right hemispheres of the brain — was above average. The thickness of Einstein's corpus callosum was greater than average, with more nerve fibers in key connecting regions such as the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for complex thought and decision-making in the brain.

Previous studies have found that Einstein's brain was unusually large and had a complex cortical folding. Researchers believe that combining these findings may explain why he was so intelligent.