Neuron has established itself as one of the most influential and relied upon journals in the field of neuroscience. The editors embrace interdisciplinary strategies that integrate biophysical, cellular, developmental, and molecular approaches with a systems approach to sensory, motor, and higher-order cognitive functions. Neuron serves as one of the premier intellectual forums of the entire neuroscience community.

《Neuron》是一本由CELL PRESS出版商出版的专业医学期刊，该刊创刊于1988年，刊期Monthly，该刊已被国际权威数据库SCIE、SCI收录。在中科院最新升级版分区表中，该刊分区信息为大类学科：医学 1区，小类学科：神经科学 1区；在JCR（Journal Citation Reports）分区等级为Q1。该刊发文范围涵盖神经科学等领域，旨在及时、准确、全面地报道国内外神经科学工作者在该领域取得的最新研究成果、工作进展及学术动态、技术革新等，促进学术交流，鼓励学术创新。2021年影响因子为18.688，平均审稿速度平均3月。