Background
Rodríguez was born on February 27, 1958 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and grew up in Caracas, Venezuela.
(Presents an introduction to the central and peripheral ne...)
Presents an introduction to the central and peripheral nervous systems and how they work together to keep the body functioning. This book explains neuroscience and dispels a number of brain myths, such as the misconception that brain damage is always permanent.
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Rodríguez was born on February 27, 1958 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and grew up in Caracas, Venezuela.
She was awarded a bachelor"s degree in biology from Simón Bolívar University in 1979, a master"s degree in biology from the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research in 1982, and a Doctor of Philosophy in biology and immunology from the Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research. After relocating in 1987 to the United States, Rodríguez completed postdoctoral studies at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas.
Her book Edward Jenner: Conqueror of Smallpox was selected for the 2006 Best Books list of Science Books & Films, a publication of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. She sometimes writes under the pen name Mariana Relóson After completing her education, Rodríguez taught graduate and undergraduate students and also volunteered in the Boston Museum of Science"s SCIENCE-BY-MAIL program for children.
In 1995, she began taking correspondence courses on writing for children from the Connecticut Institute of Children"s Literature.
She completed her second course in 1999, the same year she dedicated herself to writing full time. In 2001, Rodríguez completed a third course at the Institute of Children"s Literature, and in 2003 became part of the school"s faculty.
That same year, she published her first book for children, Fires. Personal life.
(Presents an introduction to the central and peripheral ne...)
