Master the ideas central to understanding the human brain. In a series of 50 accessible essays, Moheb Costandi introduces and explains all we know about the brain and how it works, outlining both long-standing theories and cutting-edge ideas. From the function of neurons and synaptic transmission to the nervous system and how we form our personality, 50 Human Brain Ideas You Really Need to Know is a complete introduction to the most powerful and mysterious organ in the body.