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The human brain is the most complex and mysterious organ in the body responsible for learning. Applications of neuroscience and genetics need to be comprehended to modulate teaching and learning practices in education. Considering the scope for application of advanced sciences in education practices, this book chapter simplifies and reviews ten critical research findings relevant for students and teachers for classroom applications and for modulating learning patterns for different age groups. The concept is also relevant for parents and the academic fraternity at large.
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Satralkar, M., Cherian, J., Thomas, K.A. (2021). Applications of Neuroscience in Education Practices: A Research Review in Cognitive Neuroscience. In: Thomas, K.A., Kureethara, J.V., Bhattacharyya, S. (eds) Neuro-Systemic Applications in Learning. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72400-9_6
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