The Custom-Made Brain: Cerebral Plasticity, Regeneration, and Enhancement
by Jean-Didier Vincent
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Two leading neuroscientists introduce the concepts of "cerebral plasticity" and the "regenerating brain," describing what we know now about the processes through which the brain constantly reconstructs itself and the potential benefits this knowledge could have in addressing concerns for neurological, cognitive, and emotional health. The authors begin with a survey of the fundamental scientific developments that led to our current understanding of the regenerative mind, elucidating the show more breakthrough neurobiological studies that paved the way for our present understanding of the brain's plasticity and regenerative capabilities. They then discuss the application of these findings to such issues as depression, dyslexia, schizophrenia, and cognitive therapy, incorporating the latest technologies in neuroimaging, optogenetics, and nanotechnology. Their work shows the brain is anything but a static organ, ceasing to grow as human beings become adults. Rather, the brain is dynamic, evolving organically in relation to physical, cultural, historical, and affective stimuli, a plasticity that provides early hope to survivors of trauma and degenerative disorders. show lessTags
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Este libro constituye la primera y verdadera guía completa del cerebro. Cuidadosamente ilustrado, presenta todo lo que hoy se conoce y explica los últimos grandes descubrimientos, conjugando sonrisa y talento literario. ¿Qué es el amor? ¿Cómo funciona la memoria? ¿Por qué podemos acabar dependiendo de determinadas drogas? ¿De dónde viene el placer de la comida y de la bebida? ¿Para qué sirven los sueños? Alzheimer y Parkinson: ¿qué esperanzas hay? Visitaremos lugares famosos, rincones que están de moda, centros de placeres y lugares de la memoria. Iremos a sitios en los que podremos satisfacer nuestros deseos más simples, como dormir, o a otros mucho más inconfesables.
May 25, 2010Spanish
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