Why Was Einstein's Brain Removed?

Although Einstein did not want his brain or body to be studied or worshipped, while performing the autopsy, Princeton pathologist Thomas Harvey removed the scientist's brain without permission and kept it aside in the hope of unlocking the secrets of his genius.

Why did Einstein cut his brain into 200 pieces?

Indeed, he sliced the brain into over 200 pieces, some of which he sent to medical experts in the hope they could find clues to Einstein's brilliance.

What was done with Einstein's brain?

Einstein's autopsy was conducted in the lab of Thomas Stoltz Harvey. Shortly after Einstein's death in 1955, Harvey removed and weighed the brain at 1230g. Harvey then took the brain to a lab at the University of Pennsylvania where he dissected it into several pieces.