The Hidden Structure

Camillo Golgi (1843-1926) is widely regarded as one of the founders of modern neuroscience. His contributions to scientific understanding were profound and wide ranging. `mongst other things, he developed a histological stain which was to prove to be a revolutionary method for studying the structure of the nervous system, discovered one of the basic cell structures, devised a system for the classification of neurons, and identified a type of cell in the cerebellum. His discoveries were both basic and rich with therapeutic implications, and his remarkable achievements earned him a Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1906. This long-awaited biography, in a new translation from the Italian, is a fascinating analysis of Golgi's experiments, ideas, and personal life. It will be welcomed by anyone who has ever wondered about this brilliant Italian scientist and his seminal contributions to the fields of neuroscience, cell biology, and biochemistry today.