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The Resource The custom-made brain : cerebral plasticity, regeneration, and enhancement, Jean-Didier Vincent and Pierre-Marie Lledo ; translated by Laurence Garey

The custom-made brain : cerebral plasticity, regeneration, and enhancement, Jean-Didier Vincent and Pierre-Marie Lledo ; translated by Laurence Garey

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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 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
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  • eng
  • fre
  • eng
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English-language edition.
Extent
xiv, 180 pages
Contents
  • And then there was shape
  • The masterpiece
  • The workshop of the brain
  • The brain under repair
  • The enhanced brain
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9780231164504
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The custom-made brain : cerebral plasticity, regeneration, and enhancement
Title
The custom-made brain
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cerebral plasticity, regeneration, and enhancement
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Jean-Didier Vincent and Pierre-Marie Lledo ; translated by Laurence Garey
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Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • eng
Summary
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
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Vincent, Jean-Didier
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612.8/2
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illustrations
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index present
Language note
"Originally published as 'Le cerveau sur measure'"--Title-page verso
LC call number
QP376
LC item number
.V52713 2014
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non fiction
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bibliography
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  • 2014 H-543
  • WL 300
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Lledo, Pierre-Marie
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  • Brain
  • Brain stimulation
  • Neurophysiology
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The custom-made brain : cerebral plasticity, regeneration, and enhancement, Jean-Didier Vincent and Pierre-Marie Lledo ; translated by Laurence Garey
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-169) and index
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text
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Contents
And then there was shape -- The masterpiece -- The workshop of the brain -- The brain under repair -- The enhanced brain
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24 cm
Edition
English-language edition.
Extent
xiv, 180 pages
Isbn
9780231164504
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(cloth : alk. paper)
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2013040696
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unmediated
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rdamedia
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illustrations
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  • ocn862149103
  • (OCoLC)862149103
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The custom-made brain : cerebral plasticity, regeneration, and enhancement, Jean-Didier Vincent and Pierre-Marie Lledo ; translated by Laurence Garey
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 141-169) and index
Carrier category
volume
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rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
And then there was shape -- The masterpiece -- The workshop of the brain -- The brain under repair -- The enhanced brain
Dimensions
24 cm
Edition
English-language edition.
Extent
xiv, 180 pages
Isbn
9780231164504
Isbn Type
(cloth : alk. paper)
Lccn
2013040696
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
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illustrations
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  • ocn862149103
  • (OCoLC)862149103

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