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#1 We had a very ancient ancestor that was very similar to a modern-day amphioxus. They inhabited the oceans about 550 million years ago. They had no brains, but they had senses like yours and could sense changes in light.
#2 The emergence of predators during the Cambrian period transformed the planet into a more competitive and dangerous place. Creatures that could...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2020.
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192 pages cm
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Have you ever wondered why you have a brain? Let renowned neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett demystify that big gray blob between your ears. In seven short essays (plus a bite-sized story about how brains evolved), this slim, entertaining, and accessible collection reveals mind-expanding lessons from the front lines of neuroscience research. You'll learn where brains came from, how they're structured (and why it matters), and how yours works in tandem...
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Brilliance Audio, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
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4 CDs (3 hrs., 55 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
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In seven short essays (plus a bite-sized story about how brains evolved), this slim, entertaining, and accessible collection reveals mind-expanding lessons from the front lines of neuroscience research. Renowned neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett teaches listeners where brains came from, how they're structured (and why it matters), and how a person's works in tandem with other brains to create everything they experience. Along the way, listeners...
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