Moheb Costandi

Freelance science writer and author, London

Moheb Costandi is a molecular and developmental neurobiologist, author and freelance science writer based in London. He is the author of Neuroplasticity (2016) and Body Am I (2022).

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Written by Moheb Costandi

A patient plays the violin while undergoing brain surgery, surrounded by surgeons and medical staff wearing scrubs and masks in an operating theatre.

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Neuroscience

Rethinking the homunculus

When we discovered that the brain contained a map of the body it revolutionised neuroscience. But it’s time for an update

Moheb Costandi

A smiling boy underwater in a swimming pool with eyes closed. Water is clear and blue with light reflections.

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Neurodiversity

Against neurodiversity

The movement has good intentions, but it favours the high-functioning and overlooks those who struggle with severe autism

Moheb Costandi