Helen Thomson

About the Author

Helen Thomson is an award-winning science journalist whose work has illuminated the profound mysteries of the human mind. With a background in neuroscience and a passion for unraveling the extraordinary ways our brains shape our reality, she has contributed to leading publications such as New Scientist, BBC Future, and The Guardian. Her debut book, Unthinkable: An Extraordinary Journey Through the World's Strangest Brains – Popular Science Stories of Nine Rare Disorders Unlocking Consciousness and Reality, delves into the lives of individuals with rare neurological conditions, revealing how their unique perspectives challenge our understanding of consciousness, memory, and identity. Thomson's empathetic storytelling bridges complex science with human experience, making the inaccessible profoundly relatable and sparking wonder about the brain's boundless possibilities.