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Uncover the history of the lobotomy, and find out why it's considered one of the most controversial procedures of the 20th century. -- In 1935, researchers found that after removing the frontal lobes of two chimps, they no longer experienced frustration or anxiety. Neurologist Egas Moniz believed that replicating this in humans could cure ...
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