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    The Brain: A Very Short Introduction
    The Brain: A Very Short Introduction
    The Brain: A Very Short Introduction
    Audiobook4 hours

    The Brain: A Very Short Introduction

    Written by Michael O'Shea

    Narrated by Dennis Holland

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    About this audiobook

    How does the brain work? How different is a human brain from other creatures' brains? Is the human brain still evolving?

    In this fascinating book, Michael O'Shea provides a non-technical introduction to the main issues and findings in current brain research, and gives a sense of how neuroscience addresses questions about the relationship between the brain and the mind. Chapters tackle subjects such as brain processes, perception, memory, motor control, and the causes of "altered mental states". A final section discusses possible future developments in neuroscience, touching on artificial intelligence, gene therapy, the importance of the Human Genome Project, drugs by design, and transplants.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateMay 25, 2021
    ISBN9781666122725
    The Brain: A Very Short Introduction

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