Gene expression converts the information coded by our genes
into proteins. These determine the structure and function of
an organ such as the brain. Itis therefore an essential
process, linking molecular genetics with neurochemistry
and behavioral neuroscience. This volume presents a didactic
approach to the understanding of the basic processes of gene
expression and their involvement in certain brain diseases,
such asAlzheimer's disease and schizophrenia. Generously
illustrated, the contributions provide a valuable outline of
this key aspect of molecular neurobiology and clinical
neuroscience.