How Does a Mathematician’s Brain Differ from That of a Mere Mortal?

Source: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-does-a-mathematician-s-brain-differ-from-that-of-a-mere-mortal/?WT.mc_id=SA_WR_20160420

Interesting article!

The main question I am curious is, how do the differences in brain structure come about? Is it cause or effect, i.e. does difference in brain lead to becoming a mathematician, or does working on mathematics lead to a change in brain structure?

Also read: How I Learned the Art of Math [Excerpt]

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