Principles of Neural Science

The human brain and behavior has always been one of the most intriguing-and
often challenging-aspects of scientific endeavor. The sequencing of the human
genome, and advances in molecular biology, has illuminated the pathogenesis of
many neurological diseases and have propelled our knowledge of how the brain
controls behavior. In this book, prominent author in the field expertly survey the
entire spectrum of neural science, giving an up-to-date, unparalleled view of the
discipline for anyone who studies brain and mind. Here,in one remarkable book,is
the current state of neural science knowledge-ranging from molecules and cells,to
anatomic structures and systems, to the senses and cognitive functions.The book
also benefitsfrom a cohesive organization,beginning with an insightful overview of
the interrelationships between the brain, nervous system, genes, and behavior.
Principles of Neural Science then proceeds with an in-depth examination of the
molecular and cellular biology of nerve cells,synaptic transmission,and the neural
basis of cognition