Neuroscience Breakthroughs - (Edge of Medicine) by Pat McCaw (Paperback)

About the Book

"With trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the Edge of Medicine series sets out to inspire and educate the next generation of young scientists by highlighting the medical breakthroughs of a diverse range of scientists and researchers. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in nanomedicine, and explore the ups, the downs, and the eureka moments that are science in action. Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Explore the science, stories, and future of brain research in this engaging introduction to neuroscience.

Neuroscience Breakthroughs takes readers on a fascinating journey through the human brain--how it works, how it can heal, and how scientists are unlocking its secrets. Created in collaboration with Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, M.D., Neuroscience Breakthroughs introduces young readers to the people and discoveries shaping the future of neuroscience.

From the story of Phineas Gage to cutting-edge research on brain-computer interfaces, real-world examples and profiles of Mayo Clinic experts bring the science to life. Readers will learn about:

• The link between smell and memory
• Miniature lab-grown brains used to study autism
• AI that can translate thoughts into words
• Brain-computer interfaces that help people move and communicate

With a focus on curiosity, innovation, and empathy, this book empowers kids to explore the wonders of the brain and imagine the future of medicine.

With trusted expertise from Mayo Clinic, the Edge of Medicine series sets out to inspire and educate the next generation of young scientists by highlighting the medical breakthroughs of a diverse range of scientists and researchers.

Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.

About the Author

Pat McCaw, M.D., is a family practice physician and children's author from Eldridge, Iowa. She is passionate about using books to help children with emotional and health issues. In addition to writing, she practices family medicine part-time and is a faculty physician at a medical residency program. Pat teaches classes on how to use picture books in the classroom and writes online educational lessons on science and physiology. If she has any free time, she loves to hike and fish while spending time with her family. Her dog, Poppy, rules the household. Pat's website and blog is found at www.patmccawauthor.com

Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa, M.D., Mayo Clinic as a consultant and chair of the Department of Neurologic Surgery at the clinic's Florida campus and is the author of Becoming Dr. Q. Named one of the one hundred most influential Hispanics in 2008, Dr. Q was also selected by Popular Science magazine as one of their Annual Brilliant Ten. Along with appearances on such shows as NOVA, CNN with Sanjay Gupta, CBS news with Katie COURIC, NBC's The Today Show, as well as on National Public Radio, Dr. Q has been featured as the subject of an episode of the Netflix limited series The Surgeon's Cut..