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Books & Brains @books-and-brains.bsky.social · 9h

The next book on Books & Brains is "Transcendent Kingdom" by Yaa Gyasi. The book explores optogenetics and how it can potentially be used to treat psychological disorders such as substance use disorder. I highly recommend reading along; it's one of my favorite novels!

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Books & Brains @books-and-brains.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

What a weekend at the Mainzer Wissenschaftsmarkt! On Saturday and Sunday, I had the pleasure of presenting Books & Brains on stage. And together with intern Nina, I also handed out lots of bookmarks and stickers to fellow bookworms and science lovers. 📖🧠 Big thanks to everyone who showed up!

A young woman standing on stage of the Mainzer Wissenschaftsmarkt. She is holding a book in her hands. There is a table next to the woman. There is a pile of books as well as a model of the human brain on the table.

A small table holds a pile of books, a model of the human brain, bookmarks, stickers, and a sign that reads "Books & Brains".
In the background one can see the stage of the Mainzer Wissenschaftsmarkt as well as spectators seated on benches.

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Books & Brains @books-and-brains.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

This weekend, I am presenting Books & Brains at the Mainz Science Market (Mainzer Wissenschaftsmarkt). Meet me there and get yourself a little Books & Brains sticker or book mark. 📚

An advertising poster. The top reads "Meet Books & Brains at the WIMA". There is an illustration of a brain carrying a book.
The bottom part reads "Wir sind dabei! 24. Mainzer Wissenschaftsmarkt WIMA. 12./13. Sept. Platz der Mainzer Republik."

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Books & Brains @books-and-brains.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Can Science Make Us Smarter? 🐁💐 The new article on the short story "Flowers for Algernon" discusses whether human intelligence can be increased through science and what the emotional and societal consequences might be. 📚 books-and-brains.com/2026/08/29/c...

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Can Science Make Us Smarter? What Flowers for Algernon Teaches Us about Intelligence

A portrait The short story Flowers for Algernon was first published in 1959 by Daniel Keyes. It was later expanded into a novel and then received the Nebula Award for the best science fiction novel…

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Books & Brains @books-and-brains.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🚨 Update 🚨 The next featured story is "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes. 💐🐁 Now is your chance to read it before the full-length article is published soon. The story examines what happens when a person's intelligence is suddenly and dramatically boosted through science. 🧪

On the left side, a book is wrapped in paper so that the cover is partially hidden. A paper tag tied to the book says "coming up next".
On the right side, the book is now fully revealed. It is a copy of Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes.

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Books & Brains @books-and-brains.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

📣 The Books & Brains website is now live 📣 I will regularly post book reviews of fiction that feature topics from biopsychology, neuroscience, or psychology. 🧠 You can sign up for the newsletter to be notified when the first article is published. ✉️ books-and-brains.com/2026/06/27/w...

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Welcome to the Books & Brains webpage!

I’m glad you found your way here. On this blog, I explore the intersection of fiction and neuroscience. At regular intervals, I’ll publish scientific book reviews of fictional stories t…

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Books & Brains @books-and-brains.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

✨ Bewilderment ✨ is the first featured book on Books & Brains. It is only one of Richard Powers' amazing novels and was shortlisted for the 2021 Booker Prize. If you want to read the story before the book review is published, now is the time to do so! 📚

A hand holds a copy of Bewilderment by Richard Powers in front of a blurred bookshelf. White text at the top reads “Read with me.” The dark blue book cover shows a starry night sky with a comet and silhouettes of an adult and child sitting together, looking upward.

A hand holds a copy of Bewilderment by Richard Powers in front of a blurred bookshelf. White text at the top reads “Read with me.” A large white decorative text box overlays the book cover and contains information about the novel, noting that it was published in 2021, is Richard Powers’ thirteenth novel, was shortlisted for the 2021 Booker Prize, and is available in hardcover and softcover with 278 pages.

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Books & Brains @books-and-brains.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Thanks for this book recommendation from one book nerd to another 📚🤓 I will add this to my reading list for sure!

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Books & Brains @books-and-brains.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

👋🏼 Welcome to Books & Brains. 📚 On this page, I review stories that feature topics from the field of biopsychology and neuroscience. 🔎 I question the scientific claims within these stories and review the scientific literature to distinguish between what's real science and what's fiction.

A smiling person stands in front of a bookshelf filled with books, holding a model brain in one hand and a stack of novels in the other. Thought bubbles ask: “Are you fascinated by the human brain?”, “Do you love reading?”, and “What is this page about, and who is the person behind it?”. The image introduces a page that combines an interest in neuroscience with a passion for books.

Text graphic displayed over a blurred bookshelf background. The text explains that the “Books & Brains” page features novels and short stories that explore topics in biopsychology and neuroscience. It also reviews the scientific claims made in these stories to help readers distinguish between established science and fictional elements.

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