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This book describes what molecular imaging is, how it developed, what are its basic principles, and what it has told us and can tell us about the chemistry of the human brain. Everyone today is conscious of the fact that there is chemistry going on in the brain, and that it is affected by widely used pharmaceuticals and illicit drugs. This book will elucidate these topics in an interesting, historical and philosophical way. The book is a valuable reference resource for all those in nuclear medicine and radiology as well the educated general public.

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<p>From the reviews: <p> The book, which is actually a compilation of the author 's insights into brain chemistry and the potential implications for understanding human nature, is a distinctive contribution to the field. The purpose is to bring to date all the exciting work present in brain imaging, showing the differences among imaging modalities, and reviewing the knowledge of chemical reactions in the brain. The intended audience is suggested to be both professionals and the public. you re on your own if you read this book. (Michael J. Schrift, Doody 's Review Service, April, 2009)<p> This interesting book first explains the technical and scientific details of molecular neuroimaging and then links to the clinical aspects of neurologic and mental disorders. Imagers, neuroscientists, and the general public will benefit from reading it. The 19 chapters are well referenced and logically arranged. It is definitely well worth reading . (Franklin C. Wong, The Journal of Nuclear Medici

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