Neurons are arguably the most complex of all cells. From theaction of these cells comes movement, thought andconsciousness. In the six years since the first edition ofMolecular Biology of the Neuron there has been an explosionin the molecular information about neurons that has beendiscovered, and this information is incorporated into thissecond edition. Written by leading researchers in the field,the book provides an essential overview of the molecularstructure and function of neurons, and will be an invaluabletool to students and researchers alike.