• The Other Brain

• Author: R. Douglas Fields
• ISBN-13: 9780743291422
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Language: English

"The Other Brain" by R. Douglas Fields explores the crucial role of glial cells in brain function, challenging the neuron-centric view of neuroscience. The book reveals how glial cells actively participate in information processing, learning, memory, and disease. Fields presents compelling evidence demonstrating that these brain cells are essential partners in the complex workings of the mind, offering a new perspective on potential treatments for neurological disorders and a deeper understanding of human cognition.