Chapter 1
The physical landscape of the brain
Chapter 2
How the brain builds reality
Chapter 3
The changing brain of memory and learning
Chapter 4
The chemistry of mood and choices
YOUR GOAL
Master of The human brain
Ch 3 · The changing brain of memory and learning
artiteacher Neuroplasticity
Mapping twenty-five thousand winding streets, your brain just grows to hold it all.
artiteacher During deep sleep, the brain washes away waste products and solidifies memories.
artiteacher Intensive spatial training physically expands the memory centers of the human brain.
BETA
artiteacher Connect neural pathways to discover how your brain adapts and grows when you learn.
Fun Fact
Brain growth: London taxi drivers physically grow their memory centers just by memorizing the city's complex street map.
Glossary
neurogenesis (noun)
The growth and development of nervous tissue, especially the creation of new neurons. In 1992, scientists Perry Bartlett and Linda Richards discovered adult neural stem cells, proving lifelong neuron generation.
The growth and development of nervous tissue, especially the creation of new neurons. In 1992, scientists Perry Bartlett and Linda Richards discovered adult neural stem cells, proving lifelong neuron generation.
Quiz
What famous test must London taxi drivers pass that alters their brain anatomy?