254 Pages
    by Garland Science

    Clearly illustrated and concise guide for undergraduates; Use of didactic style to aid understanding; Well-selected examples from modern neuroscience to highlight key principles; Ideal introduction for all newcomers to the field; Molecular Neurosc

    Introduction; Receptor cloning; Molecular anatomy of the nervous system; Voltage-gated ion channels; Ionotropic receptors; Metabotropic receptors and signal transduction mechanisms; Neurotransmitter release; Mechanisms of plasticity; Molecular mechanisms

    Biography

    Dr. Patricia Revest (Author) Alan Longstaff (Author)

    "The main text flows easily without being interrupted with complex explanations, and makes the book very readable. Terms explained in the glossary are highlighted in the text and explanatory sections are cross referenced extensively." Trends in Neuroscien