In the summer of 1953, pioneering neurosurgeon William Beecher Scoville performed a revolutionary operation on an epileptic patient, Henry Molaison. However, the operation failed disastrously, leaving Henry unable to form long-term memories. Scoville's grandson, Luke Dittrich, takes us on an astonishing journey through the history of neuroscience, from the first brain surgeries in ancient Egypt to the New England asylum where his grandfather developed a penchant for experimenting on humans. Dittrich's research confronts disturbing family secrets and reveals the dark roots of modern neuroscience, highlighting relevant questions that resonate to this day.

Pages: 480, Dimensions: 13x13cm