Brain Science

Description

Thrilling new discoveries in science and technology are announced almost daily. Cutting-Edge Science and Technology keeps readers at the forefront of new research. Brain Sciencecovers fascinating cutting-edge neuroscience topics, from brain-to-brain communication systems to thought-controlled limbs and brain-mapping technologies. High-impact photos and explanatory graphics and charts bring scientific concepts to life. Features include essential facts, a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Cover......Page 1 Title Page......Page 3 Credits......Page 4 Contents......Page 5 Chapter One: Sending Thoughts from Brain to Brain......Page 7 Chapter Two: Mapping the Brain......Page 21 Chapter Three: A See-Through Brain......Page 31 Chapter Four: Tracing Common Roots of Brain Disorders......Page 41 Chapter Five: Body Defenses and Mental Illnesses......Page 51 Chapter Six: The Forgotten Cells......Page 61 Chapter Seven: Thought-Controlled Machines......Page 71 Chapter Eight: Storing and Deleting Memories......Page 81 Chapter Nine: Remarkable Possibilities......Page 91 Essential Facts......Page 102 Glossary......Page 104 Additional Resources......Page 106 Source Notes......Page 108 Index......Page 112 About the Author......Page 114