We Are Our Brains: From the Womb to Alzheimer's

Methodology and Conclusions

The book «We Are Our Brains» is based on years of research in neurology and brain development. The author shares with readers the results of his scientific work, explaining how different stages of human life, from prenatal development to old age, affect our brain. Swaab examines in detail topics such as the influence of hormones on brain development during pregnancy, issues of gender identity, the impact of external factors and lifestyle on brain structure and function, as well as processes occurring in the brain during various neurological and mental disorders, including depression, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease. The author emphasizes that many aspects of our behavior, feelings, and thoughts are directly linked to biological processes occurring in the brain, highlighting the complexity and uniqueness of the human brain. The conclusions in the book are based on current research, and Swaab invites the reader to understand how deeply and inevitably our lives and destinies are connected to the state of our brain.