In "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers," author Mary Roach explores the fascinating and often overlooked world of human cadavers. She examines how bodies are utilized in scientific research and medical training, providing readers with insights into the life cycle and contribution of human remains to advance knowledge in medicine and anatomy. Roach shares amusing and surprising comparisons, such as noting that the human brain at approximately six months of age bears a closer resemblance to that of Jersey cows. This quirky observation highlights the remarkable similarities among different species and underscores the complexities involved in the study of the human body.

In "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers," author Mary Roach explores the fascinating and often overlooked world of human cadavers. She examines how bodies are utilized in scientific research and medical training, providing readers with insights into the life cycle and contribution of human remains to advance knowledge in medicine and anatomy.

Roach shares amusing and surprising comparisons, such as noting that the human brain at approximately six months of age bears a closer resemblance to that of Jersey cows. This quirky observation highlights the remarkable similarities among different species and underscores the complexities involved in the study of the human body.