Big-Brained-Healthy­ Brains: Genes, Environment, and Plasticity lecture

Tickets- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healthy-brains-genes-environment-and-plasticity-registration-9882994302

The brain is an astonishing organ. It enables us to speak, solve problems, create new ideas, and consider abstract thoughts. Scientists have identified critical periods for brain development when we are young. A recent surprise, though, is the finding that the brain has remarkable plasticity, even in our golden years. Join us for a journey into the brain to discover how our parents and life experiences influence its growth, and how we can nurture its healthful development. Explore what is possible when we apply our boundless ingenuity to bolster ourselves, restore our reserves, and improve our future.

The lecture starts at 7:00PM. To make sure we get to sit together or relevantly close together, lets meet at 6:00PM. We will be meeting at the entrance of Red Wing (inside the museum). It is close to the front entrance where you get tickets. There are benches right outside the gift shop, we will be there. Then we will head over to Cahners Theater at 6:30PM.

Other information:
Transportation- The Green line goes to Science Park Station is the closest stop.

Their garage is attached to the Science Museum Cost is $8.50 for arrivals after 5:00 pm- flat rate, unless you are a member in which case parking is free.

Recommended for grade 12 and adults

This program is free thanks to the generosity of the Lowell Institute.

Museum of Science, 1 Science Park, Boston, 617-723-2500.