50 Human Brain Ideas You Really Need to Know by Moheb Costandi

50 Human Brain Ideas You Really Need to Know by Moheb Costandi

Neuroscience is one of the most fascinating and complex areas of scientific research, with new advances being made every day. In 50 Human Brain Ideas You Really Need to Know, Mo Costandi condenses all we know about the brain and how it works into series of introductions to the most important concepts. Outlining both long-standing theories - such as the function of neurons and synaptic transmission - and cutting-edge ideas - including neuroethics and brain-computer interfacing - with straightforward narrative and clear two-colour illustrations, this book is a perfect beginner's guide to the most powerful and mysterious organ in the body. The ideas explored include: The nervous impulse; Differences between the male and female brain; The root of addiction; Neurobiological basis for personality; The relationship between sleep and memory.

Moheb Costandi is a molecular and developmental neurobiologist turned science writer. He writes for the Guardian and Scientific American, and is the author of the weblog Neurophilosophy. He is based in London.

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ISBN 13	9781780879109
ISBN 10	1780879105
Title	50 Human Brain Ideas You Really Need to Know
Author	Moheb Costandi
Series	50 Ideas You Really Need To Know Series
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Quercus Publishing
Year published	2013-07-04
Number of pages	208
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