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Recently, scientists have made significant progress in understanding the human brain. However, we have learned more about how the brain works in the last 25 years than in the previous 2,500.

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The transition phrase "However" effectively links the two ideas. It introduces a contrast between the significant progress made in recent years and the fact that this understanding is much greater than what was learned in the preceding centuries. Thus, it emphasizes the remarkable pace of advancements in neuroscience.