The Memory Thief: And the Secrets Behind How We Remember--A Medical Mystery by L

Description: The Memory Thief by Lauren Aguirre "Extensively researched. Aguirre writes clearly, concisely, and often cinematically. The book succeeds in providing an accessible yet substantive look at memory science and offering glimpses of the often-challenging process of biomedical investigation."—Science FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "Extensively researched. Aguirre writes clearly, concisely, and often cinematically. The book succeeds in providing an accessible yet substantive look at memory science and offering glimpses of the often-challenging process of biomedical investigation."—ScienceSometimes, its not the discovery thats hard – its convincing others that youre right. The Memory Thief chronicles an investigation into a rare and devastating amnesia first identified in a cluster of fentanyl overdose survivors. When a handful of doctors embark on a quest to find out exactly what happened to these marginalized victims, they encounter indifference and skepticism from the medical establishment.But after many blind alleys and occasional strokes of good luck, they go on to prove that opioids can damage the hippocampus, a tiny brain region responsible for forming new memories. This discovery may have implications for millions of people around the world.Through the prism of this fascinating story, Aguirre recounts the obstacles researchers so often confront when new ideas bump up against conventional wisdom. She explains the elegant tricks scientists use to tease out the fundamental mechanisms of memory. And finally, she reveals why researchers now believe that a treatment for Alzheimers is within reach. Author Biography Lauren Aguirre is an award-winning science journalist who has produced documentaries, podcasts, short-form video series, interactive games, and blogs for the PBS series NOVA, where she worked after graduating from MIT. Aguirres reporting on memory has appeared in The Atlantic, Undark Magazine, and the Boston Globes STAT. The research and writing of this book was supported in part by a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Program in Public Understanding of Science and Technology. Details ISBN1639362193 Author Lauren Aguirre Short Title The Memory Thief Pages 336 Publisher Pegasus Books Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1639362193 ISBN-13 9781639362196 Format Paperback Imprint Pegasus Books Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Illustrations 8 pages of color photographs Publication Date 2022-12-08 AU Release Date 2022-12-08 NZ Release Date 2022-12-08 US Release Date 2022-12-08 UK Release Date 2022-12-08 Subtitle And the Secrets Behind How We Remember—A Medical Mystery DEWEY 153.12 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139331226;

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