Neurobiology for Dummies - Paperback

by Frank Amthor (Author), Anne B. Theibert (Author)

An essential guide to help you demystify the complex topic of neurobiology and jump into this fascinating scientific field

Neurobiology is a notoriously difficult subject, but Neurobiology For Dummies explains the essentials in terms anyone can understand. This fun and accessible book covers the fundamentals, covering the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nervous system. Students in fields like neuroscience and pharmacology will get a complete overview of the molecular and cellular mechanisms of the nervous system, making it easier to complete coursework and pass exams in introductory neurobiology courses. In this updated edition, fresh examples highlight the latest research, so you'll be prepared with a current understanding of the science. Whatever your ultimate career destination, this Dummies guide will help you get neurobiology under your belt.

• Get easy-to-understand explanations of complex topics in neurobiology
• Understand the latest breakthroughs in neurological disease treatments
• Learn about the fascinating ways that the brain and body are interconnected
• Supplement your neurobiology textbook and prepare for your exam

This is the perfect resource for students majoring in neuroscience, biology, cognitive science, medicine, and beyond. With Neurobiology For Dummies as a supplement, you can sail through any introductory neurobiology course.

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A straightforward introduction perfect for beginners

Looking for an easy-to-understand and intuitive overview of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nervous system all rolled into a single, accessible package? Then Neurobiology For Dummies is what you need! Perfect for students in various academic programs, including neuroscience, biology, pharmacology, and health science, this handy guide covers the molecular and cellular mechanisms of the nervous system. Clearly organized, full of foundational content, and loaded with fresh examples highlighting modern research, this is the first book you'll reach for time and time again.

Inside...

• Demystify the molecular structure of the nervous system
• Find new research examples from modern studies
• Discover intuitively organized material designed to reflect a neurobiology syllabus
• Understand the brain's cellular processes
• Make sense of complex neurobiology concepts

Author Biography

Frank Amthor, PhD is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University at Alabama. He was an NIH-supported researcher for more than 20 years and published more than 100 journal articles, book chapters, and conference abstracts. Anne B. Theibert, PhD is Professor of Neurobiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She directed an NIH-funded research laboratory for 18 years and has published numerous research articles and book chapters with a focus on cellular, molecular, and developmental neurobiology.