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Here is an up-to-date, detailed account of the research and that has significantly increased our understanding of the function of noradrenaline in the central nervous system. This neurotransmitter plays an important role in such disorders as anxiety, depression, and loss of memory. The expert contributors review our knowledge of a variety of anatomical, molecular, biochemical, electrophysiological and behavioral aspects of noradrenaline function. They cover the prospects for developing new psychiatric drugs, and indicate areas where future developments may be expected. Among the topics examined are the co-existence of specific peptides with noradrenaline, the pharmacological and molecular characterization of adrenergic receptors, key indices of their functional significance, the role of other neurotransmitters or neuromodulators in conjunction with noradrenaline, the pharmacology of depression and anxiety, and the role of noradrenaline in cognition, learning, and memory.