The reference is a broad-ranging review of Alzheimer"s disease and other dementias from both basic and clinical neuroscience perspectives; it provides scientists and medical professionals with an extensive introduction and an up-to-date review of cutting-edge scientific advances. Brings the reader up-to-date with cutting-edge developments in this exciting and fast-paced fieldSummarizes the most recent developments in the fields of Alzheimer"s disease and dementiaBrings together articles from a prominent and international group of contributorsEncompasses a unique range of topics, combining basic molecular perspectives and cognitive neurosciences