The Journal of Neurochemistry is the leading source for current research worldwide on the molecular chemical and cellular biology of the nervous system. Each issue contains dozens of full-length presentations of significant original findings written by investigators at leading medical and research institutions around the world. The Journal of Neurochemistry is devoted to the prompt publication of high-quality original findings in areas relevant to molecular chemical and cell biological aspects of the nervous system. Papers that are wholly pharmalogical histochemical or immunological and methods papers or the cloning of confirmatory sequences that do not advance knowledge in neurochemistry are not normally considered. The Journal particularly encourages submissions in the areas of molecular and cellular biology. A highlight of each issue is the Journal's critically acclaimed Rapid Communications section presenting new ideas and data of particular importance and timeliness. The Journal's Mini-Reviews present concise self-contained summaries of current research in particularly important areas.