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Glossary
Bacteria - A large group of single-cell microorganisms. Some cause disease in animals and humans.
Napoleonic Wars - A series of wars (between 1803 and 1815) between the French Empire under Napoleon and differing European powers.
Neuron - These are the cells found both in the brain and throughout the nervous system. While they are essential for memory, they do not themselves contain memories. Indeed, an adult brain contains around 41% fewer neurons than a baby's brain.