Binding: Hardcover
Description: 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 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.
Title: The Custom - Made Brain Cerebral Plasticity Regeneration And Enhancement
Author(s): Lledo Pierre - Marie
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Barcode: 9780231164504
Pages: 200 Pages, Figures: 7,
Language: English
Publication Date: 6/3/2014
Category: Biology, Life Sciences