
Step into the world of the senses Meet the four mechanoreceptors of touch examine our taste buds up close discover the link between smells & memories & learn how optical illusions trick the cells in our eyes into seeing things that aren't there In this humorous detailed yet still accessible book neuroscientist & illustrator Matteo Farinella takes the reader on a wild ride through key figures & fascinating facts about each of our five senses describing the most up to date research alongside illuminating drawings & diagrams that even the most scientifically un-savvy will enjoy! Matteo Farinella received a Ph D in neuroscience from University College London in 2013 Since then he has been combining his scientific expertise with a life-long passion for drawing He is the author of Neurocomic (Nobrow 2013) published with the support of the Wellcome Trust & he has collaborated with universities & educational institutions around the world to make science more fun & accessible