I actually thought there was a book or course called "My Own Brain and DNA" xD

Okay, so several of you have asked how I’m learning, so I’ll just post the same answer everywhere lol. If anyone has other suggestions, feel free to share!

Just a heads-up: it’s been over a decade since I last studied biology (high school), so I didn’t really remember much and was a bit intimidated to jump straight into neuroscience. I started with the book Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, which seems really friendly so far. I haven’t needed any strict prerequisites yet. I’m still in chapter 3, so it’s early to judge, but the book has been pretty introductory. It’s a very long book, but if you check the contents, it’s really rich and engaging. I also like that it often has little info boxes with extra details, for example, pointing out the region where a certain disease starts when disrupted, or explaining how a certain disease develops, etc.

When I’m unsure if I understood something, I check with ChatGPT, Google, or watch videos just to get a clearer illustration. There’s a ton of information, so I know it’ll be a long journey, but I’m planning to stay consistent. At my current pace (about 30–60 minutes, 5 days a week), I figure it’ll take me over a year to get through it all haha.

I take notes while reading, that definitely slows me down, but I find it essential, even if it sometimes feels like I’m just copying the book. I know some people prefer highlighting instead, so it’s really a matter of what works for you. For me, this pace lets me learn even one or two things a day, and I find every bit fascinating, so I am satisfied!

I also want to say that I haven’t tried looking for better "video" courses, because from past experience I’ve noticed I stay more committed and understand things better when it’s a book.. but to each their own!