The Gray Area of Brain Science The recent surge in brain related research has led to a proliferation of terms being used by scientists and non experts alike.
Amidst this flurry of activity, one concept seems particularly ubiquitous: gray matter. But what exactly is this component of the human brain, and why does it seem to be getting so much attention?
Gray matter's popularity can be attributed in part to its name – a moniker that might lead one to believe it's some kind of cognitive powerhouse.