{"product_id":"the-brain-under-siege-howard-l-weiner-9781953295545","title":"The Brain Under Siege: Solving the Mystery of Brain Disease, and How Scientists Are Following the Clues to a Cure","description":"\u003cb\u003e1 in 6 people suffer from brain diseases like MS, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's. Now, a Harvard neurologist takes you inside the brain under attack--and illuminates the path to a cure.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMultiple Sclerosis. Parkinson's Disease. Alzheimer's. ALS. Chances are, you know someone with a neurologic disease. Because the brain controls so much and is integral to our identity, the diseases that affect it are uniquely devastating both to patients and families. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAnd because it remains the most mysterious of our vital organs, treating the brain is an ongoing puzzle. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eThe Brain Under Siege\u003c\/i\u003e, Howard Weiner likens the brain to a crime scene, showing readers how \"clues\" point to causes and suggest paths to a cure. He takes readers on a journey through the latest technological advances, exploring which routes of investigation have gone cold and which have led to breakthroughs. Readers couldn't ask for a better guide: A professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and co-director of the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic diseases, Weiner is an internationally renowned expert, who pioneered immunotherapy in MS and is currently investigating an Alzheimer's vaccine. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Informative and engaging, this groundbreaking book tells the story behind the science--painting a picture of the discoveries, setbacks, false leads, and victories on the front lines of brain research. Weiner also offers unique insight by exploring the experiences of the brave patients and families who make cutting-edge clinical trials possible. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBoth a clear-eyed assessment of where the science stands and a gripping and poignant narrative of the dramatic pursuit for a cure, \u003ci\u003eThe Brain Under Siege\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for patients, families, and anyone interested in unraveling the mysteries of the brain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Howard L. Weiner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1953295541\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781953295545\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Benbella Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/26\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.06h x 6.06w x 1.26d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/15\/2022","brand":"Howard L. Weiner","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44050650104063,"sku":"9781953295545","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_fc85d9be-67da-42d1-aa4d-669df052af84.jpg?v=1685008447","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-brain-under-siege-howard-l-weiner-9781953295545","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}