The Custom-Made Brain: Cerebral Plasticity, Regeneration, and Enhancement

by Jean-Didier Vincent and Pierre-Marie Lledo

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231164505
• ISBN13: 9780231164504
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.1"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher