Get on the fast track to understanding neuroscience Investigating how your senses work how you move & how you think & feel Neuroscience For Dummies 2nd Edition is your straight-forward guide to the most complicated structure known in the universe the brain Covering the most recent scientific discoveries & complemented with helpful diagrams & engaging anecdotes that help bring the information to life this updated edition offers a compelling & plain-English look at how the brain & nervous system function Simply put the human brain is an endlessly fascinating subject it holds the secrets to your personality use of language memories & the way your body operates In just the past few years alone exciting new technologies & an explosion of knowledge have transformed the field of neuroscience & this friendly guide is here to serve as your roadmap to the latest findings & research Packed with new content on genetics & epigenetics & increased coverage of hippocampus & depression this new edition of Neuroscience For Dummies is an eye-opening & fascinating read for readers of all walks of life Covers how gender affects brain function Illustrates why some people are more sensitive to pain than others Explains what constitutes intelligence & its different levels Offers guidance on improving your learning What is the biological basis of consciousness? How are mental illnesses related to changes in brain function? Find the answers to these & countless other questions in Neuroscience For Dummies 2nd Edition