Horstman, Judith

Explores the possible directions of neuroscience, including in the areas of biochemistry, drugs, computers, electrical treatments, stem cells, and gene manipulation, considering legal, ethical, and moral implications.

Provides an hour-by-hour, scientific explanation of what goes on in the human brain over the course of a typical day and night.

Explores how and why humans are born to love; the effects of parental love, sex, and social isolation on the brain; the importance of friendship to the brain; and related topics.