ABSTRACT

We have repeatedly seen throughout this book how new techniques have led to the discovery of fundamental principles in neurobiology. In this final chapter, we discuss in greater detail some of the key techniques that have advanced our understanding of the nervous system. Studying how these techniques work will enable you to better understand the experiments discussed in the book and to apply these techniques to explore new terrain in neurobiology. I hope that this chapter will also inspire some of you to invent new ways of exploring that will, in turn, bring new discoveries, new ideas, and new principles.