Brain Cuttings

Overview

The human brain has long been a mystery, but twenty-first century science is beginning to reveal some of its inner workings. With microscopes and brain scans, with psychological experiments and breakthroughs in genetics, neuroscientists are developing new theories about every aspect of our minds—from the nature of consciousness to the causes of disorders like autism and schizophrenia. In Brain Cuttings, award-winning science writer Carl Zimmer takes readers on fascinating explorations of the frontiers of research, shedding light on our innermost existence—the speed of thought, our perception of time, the complex flashes of electricity that give rise to fear and love, and more.

Author Biography

Carl Zimmer is the author of eight books including Parasite Rex, Soul Made Flesh, and Microcosm. He writes frequently about science for The New York Times, National Geographic, Time, Scientific American, and Discover, where he serves as a contributing editor and writes a column about the brain. He is a two-time winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science's Journalism Award, and the National Academies Science Communication Award. He lives in Connecticut with his wife Grace and their children, Charlotte and Veronica.