ConnectomeThe audacious effort to map the brainand along with it our personalities and mental afflictions, from autism to schizophreniaby a star in neuroscience. Every person is unique, but science has struggled to pinpoint where, precisely, that uniqueness resides. Our genome may determine our eye color and even aspects of our character. But our friendships, failures, and passions also shape who we are. The question is: how? Sebastian Seung is at the forefront

with beautiful full-color illustrations

has become a font of bitterness

the 1945 World War II prison camp raid at Los Baños in the Philippines—a tale of daring

and Lauren is the daughter of a senator from an esteemed New England family

to Amar’e and Maxcel’s personal reminiscences

Shut away for 16 hours at a time

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readers how to metabolize these nervous system responses

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Eliot Ness's greatest case had begun

one of the fathers of English botany

Dubious of Gig’s idealism