The text is designed to bridge the gap between basic biochemical research and clinical medical neuroscience. It is generally organized into logical sections that reflect the increasing complexity of the nervous system:
: Early chapters detail membrane structure, cell membrane functions, and the basic intracellular components of neurons and glia. Basic Neurochemistry. Principles of Molecular, ...
: Instructors and investigators looking for an authoritative reference on biochemical and cellular processes in the brain. The text is designed to bridge the gap
: Inclusion of "Translational Science" boxes that explicitly connect basic research findings to clinical diagnosis and treatment. cell membrane functions
: Postgraduate trainees and teachers in neurology and psychiatry.
: Extensive coverage is given to intercellular signaling (neurotransmitters like glutamate and histamine), intracellular signaling cascades, and the genetic expression that drives neural development and plasticity.