''Thrilling, provocative and mind-expanding'' Mail on Sunday''Masterful and illuminating'' DAVID EAGLEMAN Dr Joseph Jebelli takes us on a seven-million-year journey through our own heads, drawing on insights from neuroscience, evolutionary biology, psychology, and philosophyto reveal how our brain''s evolution turned us into Homo sapiens and beyond.Discover how memory has almost nothing to do with the past; magic mushroom use might be responsible for our intelligence; and how autism teaches us hugely positive lessons about our past and future.A single mutation is all it takes.''Written with aplomb and an eye for arresting asides . . . This is an accessible and thought-provoking book'' The Times

When Joseph Jebelli was twelve, his beloved grandfather began to act very strangely. It started with inexplicable walks, and gradually his bright smiles were replaced by a fearful, withdrawn expression. Before long, he didn''t recognise his family any more.

Dr Jebelli has dedicated his career to understanding Alzheimer''s disease, which affects millions worldwide and 850,000 people in the UK alone. In this, his first book, Jebelli explores the past, present and future of Alzheimer''s disease starting from the very beginning - the first recorded case more than one hundred years ago - right up to the cutting-edge research being done today. It is a story as good as any detective novel, taking us to nineteenth-century Germany and post-war England; to the jungles of Papua New Guinea and the technological proving grounds of Japan; to America, India, China, Iceland, Sweden, and Colombia; and to the cloud-capped spires of the most elite academic institutions. Its heroes are expert scientists from around the world - but also the incredibly brave patients and families who have changed the way scientists think about Alzheimer''s, unveiling a pandemic that took us centuries to track down, and above all, reminding everyone never to take memory - our most prized possession - for granted.

Based upon years of meticulous research, In Pursuit of Memory is a compelling insider''s account of this terrible disease and the scientists who are trying to find a cure against the clock.

Brought to you by Penguin.Blending science and personal stories with practical tips, neuroscientist Dr Joseph Jebelli reveals how new research is solving the mystery of the brain at rest, with profound implications for intelligence, creativity and even life expectancy.We are constantly told to make the most of our time: to stop procrastinating, to ''optimise'' and be efficient with every precious hour.But when we let our brains rest, and our minds wander, something magical happens: the brain’s ’default network’ switches on, and we are able to think in completely new ways.Drawing on groundbreaking new research, Dr. Jebelli reveals how napping can enhance brain size, spending time in nature can boost creativity and problem-solving skills, and how silence fosters the growth of new brain cells. Authoritative and inspiring, The Brain at Rest offers practical advice for achieving a happier, healthier, and more balanced life.''A tonic for the frazzled mind'' DAVID ROBSON''This excellent book is precisely what we need to stop, reset, and rest'' JOHANN HARI''Offers practical, science-backed solutions for reclaiming your life'' NIR EYAL''Addicted to work? Stop what you’re doing and read this book'' ANNA LEMBKE''The most important part of your brain you''ve never heard of'' ALEX SOOJUNG-KIM PANG''If you want to accomplish more, without any relaxation guilt, this book is for you'' CHRIS BAILEY© Joseph Jebelli 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

''Thrilling, provocative and mind-expanding'' Mail on Sunday''Masterful and illuminating'' DAVID EAGLEMAN Dr Joseph Jebelli takes us on a seven-million-year journey through our own heads, drawing on insights from neuroscience, evolutionary biology, psychology, and philosophyto reveal how our brain''s evolution turned us into Homo sapiens and beyond.Discover how memory has almost nothing to do with the past; magic mushroom use might be responsible for our intelligence; and how autism teaches us hugely positive lessons about our past and future.A single mutation is all it takes.''Written with aplomb and an eye for arresting asides . . . This is an accessible and thought-provoking book'' The Times

When Joseph Jebelli was twelve, his beloved grandfather began to act very strangely. It started with inexplicable walks, and gradually his bright smiles were replaced by a fearful, withdrawn expression. Before long, he didn''t recognise his family any more.

Dr Jebelli has dedicated his career to understanding Alzheimer''s disease, which affects millions worldwide and 850,000 people in the UK alone. In this, his first book, Jebelli explores the past, present and future of Alzheimer''s disease starting from the very beginning - the first recorded case more than one hundred years ago - right up to the cutting-edge research being done today. It is a story as good as any detective novel, taking us to nineteenth-century Germany and post-war England; to the jungles of Papua New Guinea and the technological proving grounds of Japan; to America, India, China, Iceland, Sweden, and Colombia; and to the cloud-capped spires of the most elite academic institutions. Its heroes are expert scientists from around the world - but also the incredibly brave patients and families who have changed the way scientists think about Alzheimer''s, unveiling a pandemic that took us centuries to track down, and above all, reminding everyone never to take memory - our most prized possession - for granted.

Based upon years of meticulous research, In Pursuit of Memory is a compelling insider''s account of this terrible disease and the scientists who are trying to find a cure against the clock.

Brought to you by Penguin.Blending science and personal stories with practical tips, neuroscientist Dr Joseph Jebelli reveals how new research is solving the mystery of the brain at rest, with profound implications for intelligence, creativity and even life expectancy.We are constantly told to make the most of our time: to stop procrastinating, to ''optimise'' and be efficient with every precious hour.But when we let our brains rest, and our minds wander, something magical happens: the brain’s ’default network’ switches on, and we are able to think in completely new ways.Drawing on groundbreaking new research, Dr. Jebelli reveals how napping can enhance brain size, spending time in nature can boost creativity and problem-solving skills, and how silence fosters the growth of new brain cells. Authoritative and inspiring, The Brain at Rest offers practical advice for achieving a happier, healthier, and more balanced life.''A tonic for the frazzled mind'' DAVID ROBSON''This excellent book is precisely what we need to stop, reset, and rest'' JOHANN HARI''Offers practical, science-backed solutions for reclaiming your life'' NIR EYAL''Addicted to work? Stop what you’re doing and read this book'' ANNA LEMBKE''The most important part of your brain you''ve never heard of'' ALEX SOOJUNG-KIM PANG''If you want to accomplish more, without any relaxation guilt, this book is for you'' CHRIS BAILEY© Joseph Jebelli 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025