Story of the Brain in 10 and a Half Cells

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There are more than 100 billion brain cells in our heads, and every single one represents a fragment of thought and feeling. And yet each cell is a mystery of beauty, with branching, intricate patterns like shattered glass. Richard Wingate has been scrutinizing them for decades, yet he is still moved when he looks at one through a microscope and traces their shape by hand.

With absorbing lyricism and clarity, Wingate shows how each type of cell possesses its own personality and history, illustrating a milestone of scientific discovery and exploring the stories of pioneering scientists like Ramon y Cajal and Francis Crick, and capturing their own fascinating shapes and patterns.

Discover the ethereal world of the brain with this elegant little book - and find out how we all think and feel.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9781788162968
Published: May 2023

Number of pages: 224
Width: 132 mm
Height: 200 mm
Depth: 24 mm

Publisher: Profile Books Ltd