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The Angel and the Assassin
- The Tiny Brain Cell That Changed the Course of Medicine
- De: Donna Jackson Nakazawa
- Narrado por: Melinda Wade
- Duración: 10 h y 8 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 120
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 101
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 105
Until recently, microglia were thought to be merely the brain’s housekeepers, helpfully removing damaged cells. But a recent groundbreaking discovery revealed them to be capable of terrifying Jekyll and Hyde behavior. When triggered - and anything that stirs up the immune system in the body can activate microglia - they can morph into destroyers, impacting a wide range of issues from memory problems and anxiety to depression and Alzheimer’s. Under the right circumstances, however, microglia can be coaxed back into being angelic healers.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A Magnus Opus for Microglia
- De Dominic Acri en 01-23-20
- The Angel and the Assassin
- The Tiny Brain Cell That Changed the Course of Medicine
- De: Donna Jackson Nakazawa
- Narrado por: Melinda Wade
A Magnus Opus for Microglia
Revisado: 01-23-20
As a neuroscientist, I found this book a refreshing and accurate narrative of the current state of microglial research. Nakazawa brings popular science into the 21st Century of immunology and the brain, exploring cutting-edge research and highlighting some of the most influential scientists in the field. Weaving together narrative and science for the everyday listener, Nakazawa creates a beautiful tapestry befitting of this once understudied cell type.
Unfortunately, the performance of this audiobook was incredibly disappointing. The pronunciation of “microglia” throughout the book is frustrating and very distracting. Of the dozens of microglia researchers I work with, not a single one pronounces it this way. Other key words that are integral to the story of this book such as “tau” are mispronounced as well and make certain chapters hard to follow. That being said, this may not be a huge deal to those outside of the neuro-immune/AD fields. I expect better from Random House Audio, now I’ll think twice before buying science audiobooks from them in the future.
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The Epigenetics Revolution
- How Modern Biology Is Rewriting Our Understanding of Genetics, Disease, and Inheritance
- De: Nessa Carey
- Narrado por: Donna Postel
- Duración: 11 h y 16 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 474
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 408
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 405
Epigenetics can potentially revolutionize our understanding of the structure and behavior of biological life on Earth. It explains why mapping an organism's genetic code is not enough to determine how it develops or acts and shows how nurture combines with nature to engineer biological diversity. Surveying the 20-year history of the field while also highlighting its latest findings and innovations, this volume provides a readily understandable introduction to the foundations of epigenetics.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Begins Accessible, Then Becomes Too Technical
- De wbiro en 07-26-17
- The Epigenetics Revolution
- How Modern Biology Is Rewriting Our Understanding of Genetics, Disease, and Inheritance
- De: Nessa Carey
- Narrado por: Donna Postel
Great for beginner to intermediate epigeneticists
Revisado: 08-28-19
Historical perspectives on the beginning of epigenetics covers much of the basics that would be covered in an undergraduate course. The focus is basic with a good narrative. Not recommended for those looking for in depth snapshot into current views of epigenetics.
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The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind
- My Tale of Madness and Recovery
- De: Barbara K. Lipska, Elaine McArdle - contributor
- Narrado por: Emma Powell
- Duración: 6 h y 54 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,008
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 904
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 900
In 2015, Barbara Lipska - a leading expert on the neuroscience of mental illness - was diagnosed with melanoma that had spread to her brain. Within months, her frontal lobe, the seat of cognition, began shutting down. She descended into madness, exhibiting dementia- and schizophrenia-like symptoms that terrified her family and coworkers. But miraculously, the immunotherapy her doctors had prescribed worked quickly. Just eight weeks after her nightmare began, Lipska returned to normal. With one difference: she remembered her brush with madness with exquisite clarity.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Be Prepared To Feel Insane--
- De Gillian en 04-11-18
- The Neuroscientist Who Lost Her Mind
- My Tale of Madness and Recovery
- De: Barbara K. Lipska, Elaine McArdle - contributor
- Narrado por: Emma Powell
Not for the feint of heart
Revisado: 04-07-19
Amazing story, inspiring, and an emotional listen. As a neuroscientist, I enjoyed this book as a testament to the strength of the mind. Lipska’s resilience brings humanity to the field and serves as a model for all of those struggling with mental illness. That being said, this is an incredibly difficult listen - the image of a woman so in tuned with the inner workings of the brain losing the ability to discern her own mental state is riveting. The roller coaster of emotion is highlighted through the peaks and valleys of her prognosis, if you are up for the journey... this book has something for everyone.
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Timequake
- De: Kurt Vonnegut
- Narrado por: Arthur Bishop
- Duración: 4 h y 49 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 377
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 331
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 330
According to Kurt Vonnegut's alter ego, the old science fiction writer Kilgore Trout, a global timequake will occur on February 13, 2001, at 2:27 p.m. It will be the moment when the universe suffers a crisis of conscience: Should it go on expanding indefinitely or collapse and make another great big BANG? For its own cosmic reasons, it decides to back up a decade to 1991, giving the world a 10-year case of deja vu, making everybody and everything do exactly what they'd done during the past decade.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Arias only make hopeless situations worse
- De Darwin8u en 12-28-17
- Timequake
- De: Kurt Vonnegut
- Narrado por: Arthur Bishop
Vonnegut genius, notably aged
Revisado: 12-31-18
As a huge Vonnegut fan, this piece reminded me of all the things I love about his writing but something felt off. The foreword admits the original draft was considerably cut down and still this book could not escape the faults of a genius aged. Witty, inspiring, yet missing the cogency of Slaughterhouse 5 or Galapagos. Sharper than God Bless You Dr. Kevorkian, but does not crack Jr’s top 10.
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