Hitchhiking Through the Brain. When the Whole Universe is in Your Head

1.3 kilograms – that is the average weight of the human brain. However, this "little guy" in our head consumes 20% of all the energy we get throughout the day. Why such wastefulness when the functioning of other organs in our body is no less important for a full life?
To understand this and other questions, biochemist, bioinformatician, and neurophysiologist Elena Belova decided to take a closer look. Together with her, you will explore the brain from various angles and learn, perhaps, everything that scientists currently know about it. Is it possible to survive without a head? Why do people with phenomenal memory – autistics? Which part of the brain is responsible for recognizing emotions and what will happen if it is turned off? Why do we get distracted and lazy (and can we do without it)?
So, are you ready to embark on a journey through the winding paths of our "onboard computer"?
The book is part of the new editorial series "Bombora. A New Element of Knowledge": the best books on various sciences selected jointly by the readers and editors of Bombora.