Neuroscience in the 21st Century is intended to be the most comprehensive print + online tutorial in neuroscience ever written. Under the editorial direction of the world's leading neuroscientists, and with thorough coverage of both basic and clinical areas (including significant illustration and multimedia content), it will be used as a tutorial and reference by both students and researchers in neuroscience, neurology, and related fields. Its scope will dwarf the two current major neuroscience textbooks in print, and its wide accessibility and ease-of-use in an online format could easily make it a go-to source for information. Since it is intended to be a tutorial, organized by subject, it should not directly compete with our current Encyclopedia of Neuroscience. Dr. Pfaff is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The author of several books on the brain and behavior, he received the 2005 Award for Excellence in Professional and Scholarly Publishing (medical science category) of the Association of American Publishers for his recent book, Brain Arousal and Information Theory. He is the recipient of a National Institutes of Health MERIT Award (2003 to 2013). INDICE: BASIC Biophysics. Ions, Pumps and Water Voltage-gated ion channelsLigand-gated ion channels Chemically-gated channels Post-synaptic potentials and action potentials. Development . Stem Cells Differentiation into neurons Postnatal Neurogenesis Genetic guidance of developmental processes Dendritic elaboration: morphology and chemistry Axonal growth and synapse formation. Neuroanatomy, Cell Biology . Dendrites Axonal transport Synapses Molecular regulation of synaptic release Gap Junctions, electric synapses. Glial cells Immune system cells Functional organization of the nervous system. Sensory Systems (neuroanatomy and physiology). Vision Audition Somatosensation, Taste Olfaction Vestibular inputs Kinesthetic inputs. Motor Control (neuroanatomy and physiology). Spinal interneurons and motoneurons Systems descending from brainstem. Locomotion Basal ganglia Oculomotor systems. Cortical motor control. Neurophysiology of specific CNS regions. Frontal cortex Limbic cortex: hippocampus Cerebellum Hypothalamus Autonomic nervous systems Respiration Spinal reflexes. Neurochemistry, Neuropharmacology . Transmitters, Peptides: synthesis Transmitters, Peptides: cleavage and breakdown Neurotransmitter receptors Neuropeptide receptors Trophic factors Use of oxygen and glucose by the brain Drugs from natural products and traditional sources. Neuroendocrinology . Brain control over pituitary gland hormones. Hormone effects on behavior Hormone effects on gene transcription in neurons. Critical periods during development. Mechanisms of homeostatically regulated behaviors Mechanisms of behaviors related to reproduction. Sexual differentiation of the brain. Regulation of natural behaviors. Circadian Functions. Sleep Genetics and Imprinting Ethological (evolutionary )approaches Stress and the brain Fear. Aggression. Emotions studied by imaging of thehuman brain Parental care Sexual behavior Social behavior . Cognitive Neuroscience. Elementary CNS arousal Alertness and attention Cognitive functions revealed by imaging of the human brain Learning and Memory Language Aging of the brain. Computational neuroscience. Coding information in temporal patterns of action potentials Modeling neural circuits and systems. CLINICAL Genetically influenced disease states. Developmental disorders. Prader Willi Syndrome. Bloodsupply of the brain, and its interruption. Sleep disorders . Epilepsy. Traumatic Brain Damage . Stroke. Pain. Peripheral receptors Spinal ‘wind up’ Somaticpain Headache Dental pain Central mechanisms of pain suppression. Infectious diseases (esp., equatorial). Neuroimmune disorders. Multiple sclerosis Other autoimmune diseases. Addictive disorders. Opioids Stimulants Alcohol Nicotine Internet addiction. Degenerative diseases. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Myasthenia gravis Parkinson’s Disease Huntington’s Disease Problems during aging (Alzheimer’s, et al.). Gender identity issues. Homosexuality Transsexuality. Psychiatric disorders. Depressive disorders Bipolar Anxiety Violence Schizophrenicsyndromes.
- ISBN: 978-1-4614-1997-6
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés