101 Theory Drive

The Discovery of Memory

Terry McDermott

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English

Random House Inc
15 August 2011

Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology; Neurology & clinical neurophysiology; Science: general issues; Neurosciences

A riveting narrative account of a brilliant, rebel scientist and his notorious lab as they unlock the mystery of memory.

For decades Gary Lynch sought to uncover what physically happens in the brain when we form a memory. Luckily award-winning journalist Terry McDermott was with Lynch in his lab as his staff worked tirelessly to achieve this groundbreaking scientific discovery. Here with the verve of a novelist, McDermott introduces the cutting-edge science and wild cast of characters that enabled Lynch to reveal the inner workings of the memory machine. He then explains some practical applications of these discoveries- drugs that could possibly cure a wide range of neurological conditions, including ADHD. He also shows where Lynch's sights are now set- on discovering the larger architectural of memory formation.

By: Terry McDermott
Imprint: Random House Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 205mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 217g
ISBN: 9780307388339
ISBN 10: 0307388336
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 15 August 2011
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Terry McDermott is a former national reporter for the Los Angeles Times and the author of Perfect Soldiers- The 9/11 Hijackers-Who They Were, Why They Did It. He lives in Southern California.

Reviews for 101 Theory Drive: The Discovery of Memory

Gets us a lot closer to the problem of how the brain records experience. --The Los Angeles Times Crisp prose. . . . a cross between Hunter S. Thompson and E.O. Wilson or Stephen Jay Gould. --Providence Journal A fascinating book. --Seattle Times [A] compelling ride. Look for it. Remember it. --The Oregonian A fascinating portrait of one brilliant, eccentric scientist and an insight into some of the groundbreaking science that seeks to explain memory. --San Francisco Book Review A fun read about some fascinating neuroscience, and, even more importantly, provides a rare look into how science is really done. --Leonard Mlodinow, author of The Drunkard's Walk This is an engrossing story of science and the brilliant, flawed people who make it. -- Publishers Weekly A stirring account of how important scientific research gets done. -- Kirkus Engrossing . . . a book about the truth, and the endless human struggle to find it. --Jonah Lehrer, author of How We Decide Thrilling . . . a story you won't forget. --David Eagleman, author of Sum