it shows that certain areas of the brain are responsible for certain chacteristic traits. for example phineas gage, the man who had an iron bar go through his head and survive, was reported to have under gone a massive personality change after the accident, from a polite man to an easily enrageda nd forgetful one who was unable to hold down a job.

How could myself and other teenagers find information on and learn about the brain and neurology in an easily accesible and preferably affordable way?
Neuroscience for kids website has a lot of information, and links to other sites for more advanced info. http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html

I've got a couple of questions about getting my grad degree in neuroscience. So, rather than flood the boards with questions, I'll just ask them all here and hope for your insightful answers. 1. Which are the really good schools and programs for graduate training in neuroscience? (I'm not at all picky about locations) 2. Is there a difference between a degree in Neuroscience and other similar ones, like Brain and Cognitive Sciences? 3. I've got no research experience in neuroscience (not really an option here in the Philippines). Will that be a big problem? Could research experience in cognitive psychology be a possible substitute? Also, is a GPA of 3.6 (BS Psyc) good enough? 4. What does one do with a neuroscience grad degree, apart from research and teaching? 5. How big of a problem might I have with funding? I've got very little money of my own. I plan on starting 5 years from now, if it makes any difference. I'd love to hear any other tips you might have for me too.
1) There are many schools in the US that are excellent. However for neuroscience the best is Harvard university. They have a brain bank and are the most well know program. 3) Not having research will count somewhat against you because a lot of US students hav research opportunities. But no all of them. Since you mention that you do have some research they will take that. 4) You can work on hospital and pharmaceutical companies. 5) Funding? There are only six US universities here that are need blind for international students. There are: Harvrad MIT Princenton Yale Williams College Middlebury College. Out of the six only 2 or 3 might have your degree. Also, many universities in the US give you some funding if you are international student (like half of tuition) Just remember that they are over half of million international students here, so you can due as well