Molecules and mental illness

Article number 10123636

Molecules and Mental Illness by Samuel H. Barondes explains how advances in molecular biology and neurochemistry have transformed our understanding of psychiatric disorders. The book explores the role of neurotransmitters, receptors, and genetic factors in conditions such as schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety. Barondes also discusses how new psychotropic drugs were developed and how molecular insights are reshaping psychiatry. Written in accessible language, it bridges the gap between cutting-edge science and clinical practice, making it a standard Scientific American Library introduction to the molecular basis of mental illness.

pp. 216, rijk geïllustreerd