Nerve endings : the discovery of the synapse / Richard Rapport.
Nerve endings : the discovery of the synapse / Richard Rapport.
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Publisher
New York : W.W. Norton, c2005.
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N612.8/41
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Language
English
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Physical content
p. cm.
Contents
1. A new way to see -- 2. The crazy Navarran -- 3. A laboratory in the kitchen -- 4. Cells, fibers, and networks -- 5. The black reaction -- 6. The trench of science -- 7. Climbing fibers and basket endings -- 8. Sincere congratulations burst forth -- 9. The prize -- 10. Higher magnification -- 11....
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Publisher
New York : W.W. Norton, c2005.
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c2005.
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Summary
"A true tale of scientific discovery, Nerve Endings chronicles not only the little-known story of one of the nineteenth century's greatest intellectual struggles but also describes the frailty, perseverance, and creativity of human beings." "Two doctors, the warm Spaniard Cajal and the cool Italian Golgi, struggled first against scientific barriers...
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Full title
Nerve endings : the discovery of the synapse / Richard Rapport.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N612.8/41
Record Identifier
74VKdVw86vOM
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKdVw86vOM
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ISBN
0393060195 (hardcover)
9780393060195 (hardcover)
DDC
612.8
MMS ID
991019941239702626
