Description
This mind-bending, eye-opening book provides readers with an enjoyable route through the remarkable world of neurotransmitters, the chemicals inside each of us that touch every aspect of our lives.
From adrenaline to dopamine, most of us are familiar with the chemicals that control us. They are the hormones and neurotransmitters that our brains run on, and Overloaded looks at the role they play in every aspect of our lives, from what we remember, how we make decisions and who we love to basic survival drives such as hunger, fear and sleep. Author Ginny Smith gets to the bottom of exactly what these tiny molecules do. What role do cortisol and adrenaline play in memory formation? Is it our brain chemicals that cause us to be 'hangry'? How do hormones and neurotransmitters affect the trajectory of our romantic relationships? These are just some of the questions that Ginny will answer as she meets the scientists at the cutting-edge of research into the world of brain chemistry who are uncovering the unexpected connections between these crucial chemicals that touch every aspect of our lives.Author: Ginny Smith
Publisher: Bloomsbury SIGMA
Published: 06/01/2021
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.40w x 1.20d
ISBN13: 9781472969347
ISBN10: 1472969340
BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Emotions
- Science | Life Sciences | Neuroscience
About the Author
Ginny Smith is a science writer and presenter with a background in neuroscience and psychology. As the founder of Braintastic! Science, she presents shows at schools and festivals. She also teaches at the University of Cambridge's Institute of Continuing Education and shares her storytelling skills as a science communication trainer and consultant.
Ginny hosts the British Psychological Society's Psych Crunch podcast, and is a regular presenter on the Cosmic Shambles Network.