The Molecular Neurobiology of Depression is a comprehensive reference covering the most up to date neurobiological evolution research in relation to suicide biology. This book explores the structural and functional traits of DNA, including non-coding DNA, in order to identify a genetic trigger of depression or suicidal behavior among individuals. This book intends to provide an in-depth perspective on the molecular footprints of the development of suicidal behavior of many individuals through case studies and an interdisciplinary approach. - Explores the molecular footprints of mental depression and suicide - Offers an interdisciplinary approach, touching on neurobiology and neuropsychiatry - Includes case studies to illustrate the research presented

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Dr. Subir R. Kundu is a senior researcher conducting extensive studies on "in situ conservation models at the University of Calcutta in Kolkata, India. Previously, he was a senior research fellow at the Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Gardens under the Botanical Survey of India in Howrah, India. Dr. Kundu received his MSc. in botany from Kanpur University, Kanpur India, specializing in cytogenics and plant breeding; he then received his Ph.D. in botany from the University of Calcutta, specializing in plant geography, systematic botany, and conservation biology. He is the author of four botany and conservation-related books and numerous journal publications on conservation and evolutionary biology.Jaya Sarkar is an assistant professor of English at MLR Institute of Technology, Hyderabad. She holds a PhD in Cultural Studies from BITS Pilani-Hyderabad campus. She is a Fellow of the Posthuman Lab and the Indian Posthumanism Network. Dr. Jaya's interests include Posthumanism, Disability Studies, Digital Humanities, and Media Studies. She has presented many papers in academic conferences and seminars and her research articles are published widely in international journals.