Developmental Neuroscienceí is a multidisciplinary journal publishing neuroscience papers covering all stages of invertebrate, vertebrate and human development. Prime emphasis is kept on basic experimental studies, but clinical work contributing to the understanding of mechanisms of normal and abnormal development is also presented. The journal thus provides valuable information for both physicians and biologists. To meet the complete information needs of its readers, the journal combines original papers recording the rapid progress of these fields with concise minireviews giving a quick overview of new developments and ongoing controversies.