Neuroscience is the interdisciplinary scientific study of the nervous system, encompassing a variety of fields such as biology, psychology, medicine, and engineering. It aims to understand the structure and function of the brain and nervous system, including how neurons communicate, how neural circuits influence behavior and cognition, and how various factors can affect brain health and function.
Key areas of neuroscience include:
- Cellular Neuroscience: Examines the biology of neurons and their interactions.
- Cognitive Neuroscience: Studies the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive processes such as perception, memory, and decision-making.
- Behavioral Neuroscience: Investigates how the brain affects behavior and how behavior can influence brain function.
- Clinical Neuroscience: Focuses on neurological and psychiatric disorders, exploring their underlying mechanisms and potential treatments.
- Developmental Neuroscience: Looks at how the nervous system develops from embryonic stages to adulthood.
Neuroscience employs a range of techniques, including imaging technologies (like fMRI and PET scans), electrophysiology, and genetic analysis, to explore both normal brain function and the causes of neurological disorders.
List of 9 Best Books for Neuroscience
Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain
Author: by Mark Bear (Author), Barry Connors (Author), Michael A. Paradiso (Author)
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From Molecules to Networks: An Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Author: by John H. Byrne (Editor), Ruth Heidelberger (Editor), M. Neal Waxham (Editor)
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The Human Brain Book: An Illustrated Guide to its Structure, Function, and Disorders (DK Human Body Guides)
Author: by Rita Carter (Author)
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Neuroscience
Author: by Dale Purves (Editor), George J. Augustine (Editor), David Fitzpatrick (Editor), William C. Hall (Editor), Anthony-Samuel LaMantia (Editor), Richard D. Mooney (Editor), Michael L. Platt (Editor), Leonard E. White (Editor)
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Principles of Neural Science
Author: by Eric R. Kandel (Author), John D. Koester (Author), Sarah H. Mack (Author), Steven A. Siegelbaum (Author)
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Nerve Cells and Animal Behaviour
Author: by Peter Simmons (Author), David Young (Author)
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Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific Basis and Practical Applications
Author: by Stephen M. Stahl (Author)
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Phantoms in the Brain: Probing the Mysteries of the Human Mind
Author: by V. S. Ramachandran (Author), Sandra Blakeslee (Author), Oliver Sacks (Foreword)
Buy on AmazonPhantoms in the Brain: Probing the Mysteries of the Human Mind
Author: by V. S. Ramachandran (Author), Sandra Blakeslee (Author), Oliver Sacks (Foreword)
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