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Israeli Hacker Turned Brain Researcher Making Waves

Moran Cerf discovered he had a knack for computer hacking at a young age, but he's been putting his scientific talents to greater use in more recent times. He made headlines for his research into the thought process, and now he's dreaming of inventing 'a happiness pill'.

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Noa Limone

In autumn 2010, Moran Cerf, a 34-year-old neuroscientist, received an urgent phone call from the BBC in England. "We want to put you on our evening news program," he was told. "Your research will be at the center of the broadcast. Primarily your discovery about how it's possible to read people's dreams."

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