Editor Watanabe offers the results of new research in dopamine, a phenethylamine produced naturally in the human body that serves as a neurotransmitter in the brain. A total of 22 professionals contributed to this book. Topics include dopamine control of sleep and arousal, the life cycle of the dopaminergic neurons in the substantial nigra, dopamine effects on the adrenal gland of the newt triturus carnifex, and dopamine receptors regulation by non-dopaminergic mechanisms, and others. The text is supported by graphs, tables, photomicrographs, and well-executed illustrations. A review of current research, this book will be useful to educators and professionals. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)