From Neuron to Brain

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In the 25 years since its initial publication, the authors have consistently aimed to explain how nerve cells transmit signals, integrate them, and give rise to higher functions. The new Fourth Edition retains this focus but has been completely reformatted and updated. Emphasizing experiments and their execution, the authors narrate the journey from the inception of ideas to current research. The challenge of incorporating a wealth of new facts, techniques, and concepts has led to the omission of some classical experiments. Responding to reader feedback, the format has been enhanced with more headings, shorter paragraphs, and clarified full-color illustrations. As in previous editions, references are cited throughout, and appendices are included to assist readers unfamiliar with the nervous system. This edition is designed for upper-level undergraduate, graduate, psychology, and medical school Neuroscience courses, appealing to anyone interested in the nervous system, regardless of their background in biological sciences. It offers a coherent and accessible account of how cellular and molecular approaches can illuminate brain function.