Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field that studies the nervous system. The ancient Greeks were early contributors, attempting to understand the brain and explain neural disorders. In the 19th century, scientists like Broca, von Hemholtz, and Golgi made important discoveries about the structure and function of neurons. Their work led to the understanding that neurons are independent nerve cell units and laid the foundation for modern neuroscience. Today, neuroscience has many branches that study topics like emotions, behavior, language, and disorders from molecular to cognitive levels in order to better understand the brain and nervous system and develop new treatments.