Kandel posits that "we are who we are because of what we learn and what we remember," grounding human identity in molecular processes .
To study memory at a cellular level, Kandel famously utilized the giant sea slug ( Aplysia californica ), which has large, easily identifiable neurons . En Busca De La Memoria Eric R Kandel epub
He offers a poignant critique of Austria’s historical failure to confront its role in the Holocaust compared to Germany’s "soul searching" . Reader Resources Kandel posits that "we are who we are
His research proved these are formed by different biological signals. Short-term memory involves temporary chemical changes at the synapse, while long-term memory requires the synthesis of new proteins and the growth of new synaptic connections . Critical Themes Reader Resources His research proved these are formed
The book explores how this new science holds promise for treating mental illnesses, Alzheimer's, and other memory-related disorders .