This book offers the most up-to-date information on important topics of neurobiology covering from brain development to diseases.

Section A introduces the structure and development of the brain, showing how they are specialized for the functions they serve. Section B is concerned with hormones and neurotransmitters. The next section addresses the various changes related to aging. The last two sections deal with different types of brain diseases including neurodegenerative diseases. All chapters are written by experts in the field.

This book is an account of the remarkable progress made so far in different areas of neurobiology. It will be a valuable source of recent information and reference for students, teachers, clinicians and scientists engaged in teaching and research in neurobiology.