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Books in Neuroscience

Elsevier's Neuroscience collection empowers educators, researchers, and students with actionable knowledge to drive collaborative research and advancements in the field. Content covers the nervous system's intricate workings, covering branches like Affective, Behavioral, and Cognitive neuroscience to investigate the neural basis of emotions, behavior, and cognitive functions. Spanning from Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience to Developmental Neuroscience, content provides insights into brain function in health and disease.

  • Clinical Electromyography, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 30-2
    • Devon I. Rubin
    • English
    Electromyography remains a main diagnostic tool within neurology. This issue of Neurologic Clinics addresses the most recent developments in the clinical application of EMG. Articles in this issue include: Nerve conduction studies: Basic Concepts and Patterns of Abnormalities; Needle Electromyography–Bas... Concepts andInterpretation of Recorded Potentials;Electrodi... Evaluation of Carpal TunnelSyndrome;Elect... Evaluation of Ulnar Neuropathyand Other Upper Extremity Mononeuropathy; Lower Extremity Mononeuropathies;Ele... Evaluation of Brachial Plexopathies; Evaluation ofRadiculopathies;El... Approach to Motor NeuronDiseases;Elect... Findings in PeripheralNeuropathi... Evaluation of Neuromuscular Junction Disorders in the EMGLaboratory;Electr... Findings inMyopathy;Electrodi... Approach to CranialNeuropathies; Technical Issues with Nerve Conduction Studies and Needle EMG;andCoding and Reimbursement of ElectrodiagnosticStu...

  • Optogenetics

    Tools for Controlling and Monitoring Neuronal Activity
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 196
    • English
    Optogenetics is a fast-growing field concerning the invention, and use, of molecules that are genetically expressed in cells, and then either report on cellular physiology in optical form, or enable control of specific pathways in cells when actuated by light. This book reviews the current state, as well as the underlying principles and future directions, of a diversity of optogenetic tools of importance for observing and controlling cellular signaling and physiology. These tools are already revolutionizing neuroscience, and are starting to have impact on fields ranging from metabolism to development to cardiology. The book contains a dozen chapters written by world experts on these topics, half focusing on the optogenetic molecular tools themselves, and half on the genetic and hardware approaches that make them powerfully useful in intact tissues and organisms.

  • Neuro-Oncology Part I

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 104
    • Wolfgang Grisold + 1 more
    • English
    Handbook of Clinical Neurology: Neuro-Oncology, Part I summarizes the present state of scientific and clinical knowledge in the field of neuro-oncology, including information related to diagnostic techniques such as imaging, along with immunology, molecular biology, and clinical aspects of tumors. Management and new therapeutic strategies for tumors, including gene therapy and molecularly targeted treatments, are also covered. Divided into eight sections encompassing 61 chapters, the book begins with an overview of the basic principles of tumors, including the epidemiology of primary central nervous system tumors, angiogenesis and invasion in cancer, the link between blood-brain barrier and brain edema, and the role of stem cells in gliomas. It proceeds with a discussion of diagnostic tools such as neuroimaging, the principles of tumor therapy such as radiotherapy and immunotherapy, and clinical trials in neuro-oncology. The reader is also introduced to specific tumor types such as low-grade gliomas, anaplastic astrocytomas, and medulloblastoma and primitive neuroectodermal tumors, along with rare brain tumors like neurofibromatosis and other genetic syndromes. Furthermore, the book explains the neurological complications of systemic cancer and complications from treatments. This volume will appeal to clinicians and neuroscientists as well as researchers who want to gain a better understanding of the clinical features and management of the neurological manifestations of tumors.

  • Neuro-Oncology, Part II

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 105
    • Wolfgang Grisold + 1 more
    • English
    Handbook of Clinical Neurology: Neuro-Oncology, Part II provides an overview of the most recent developments in the field of neuro-oncology, including new diagnostic imaging techniques, along with immunology, molecular biology, and clinical aspects of different types of tumors. It also considers management and new therapeutic strategies for tumors, such as gene therapy, radiation therapy, and molecularly targeted treatments. Divided into five sections encompassing 33 chapters, the book begins with a description of specific tumor types such as low-grade gliomas, anaplastic astrocytomas, and medulloblastoma and primitive neuroectodermal tumors, along with rare brain tumors like neurofibromatosis and other genetic syndromes. It then discusses tumors at special sites, from brainstem tumors to peripheral nerve tumors, tumors of the meninges, and optic, hypothalamic, and thalamic tumors. It also explains the neurological complications of systemic cancer and the adverse effects of some treatments. Clinicians and neuroscientists, as well as researchers who read this book, will gain a better understanding of the clinical features and management of the neurological manifestations of tumors.

  • Evolution of the Primate Brain

    From Neuron to Behavior
    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 195
    • English
    This volume of Progress in Brain Research provides a synthetic source of information about state-of-the-art research that has important implications for the evolution of the brain and cognition in primates, including humans. This topic requires input from a variety of fields that are developing at an unprecedented pace: genetics, developmental neurobiology, comparative and functional neuroanatomy (at gross and microanatomical levels), quantitative neurobiology related to scaling factors that constrain brain organization and evolution, primate palaeontology (including paleoneurology), paleo-anthropology, comparative psychology, and behavioural evolutionary biology. Written by internationally-reno... scientists, this timely volume will be of wide interest to students, scholars, science journalists, and a variety of experts who are interested in keeping track of the discoveries that are rapidly emerging about the evolution of the brain and cognition.

  • The Psychology of Learning and Motivation

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 56
    • English
    The Psychology of Learning and Motivation series publishes empirical and theoretical contributions in cognitive and experimental psychology, ranging from classical and instrumental conditioning to complex learning and problem solving. Each chapter thoughtfully integrates the writings of leading contributors, who present and discuss significant bodies of research relevant to their discipline. Volume 56 includes chapters on such varied topics as emotion and memory interference, electrophysiology, mathematical cognition, and reader participation in narrative.

  • Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience

    A Beginner's Guide
    • 1st Edition
    • Bernard Baars + 1 more
    • English
    Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience is a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide to cognitive neuroscience. Winner of a 2013 Most Promising New Textbook Award from the Text and Academic Authors Association, this book was written by two leading experts in the field to be highly accessible to undergraduates with limited neuroscience training. It covers all aspects of the field—the neural framework, sight, sound, consciousness, learning/memory, problem solving, speech, executive control, emotions, socialization and development—in a student-friendly format with extensive pedagogy and ancillaries to aid both the student and professor. This introductory text takes a unique thematic approach, guiding students along a clear path to understand the latest findings whether or not they have a background in neuroscience. It includes case studies and everyday examples designed to help students understand the more challenging aspects of the material. It is richly illustrated with carefully selected color graphics to enhance understanding. Enhanced pedagogy highlights key concepts for the student and aids in teaching. Chapter outlines, study questions, glossary, and image collection are also available on the student's companion website. Ancillary support saves instructors time and facilitates learning; test questions, image collection, and lecture slides are available on the instructor's manual website. This book will be of interest to undergraduate students in Neuroscience, Psychology, and related disciplines that teach cognitive neuroscience.

  • Les troubles du sommeil

    • 2nd Edition
    • Michel Billiard + 1 more
    • French
    La médecine du sommeil est une discipline récente et les manuels qui lui sont consacrés sont encore peu nombreux. Les troubles du sommeil et de l'éveil touchent pourtant une part importante de la populati on et ont de graves répercussions sur la santé physique et mentale ainsi que sur la qualité de vie. Cette 2° édition, largement revue et augmentée fait le point sur le sommeil normal, l'exploration du sommeil et de l'éveil, la somnolence et la vigilance, les troubles du sommeil et de l'éveil, et sur les nombreuses maladies organiques et psychiatriques dépendant du sommeil ou ayant un impact sur lui. D'un usage très pratique, cet ouvrage de référence est agrémenté d'index et de questionnaires, d'inventaires et échelles utilisés pour préciser les troubles du sommeil et de l'éveil. Il est complété par un glossaire étendu nécessaire à une bonne compréhension de la terminologie du sommeil et de ses troubles. Cet ouvrage s'adresse aux médecins généralistes et spécialistes. Ils y trouveront des réponses à leurs questi ons ainsi que de nombreuses indicati ons pour la prise en charge des pati ents et la prescripti on de traitements. Il s'adresse également aux étudiants en médecine, aux infi rmiers, aux psychologues désireux de s'ouvrir à un domaine encore peu enseigné dans les facultés et écoles, et enfin, à tous les chercheurs intéressés par ce sujet. Il est rédigé par une équipe de spécialistes du sommeil, chercheurs et cliniciens, européens et nord-américains reconnus internationalement.

  • The Human Nervous System

    • 3rd Edition
    • Juergen K Mai + 1 more
    • English
    The previous two editions of the Human Nervous System have been the standard reference for the anatomy of the central and peripheral nervous system of the human. The work has attracted nearly 2,000 citations, demonstrating that it has a major influence in the field of neuroscience. The 3e is a complete and updated revision, with new chapters covering genes and anatomy, gene expression studies, and glia cells. The book continues to be an excellent companion to the Atlas of the Human Brain, and a common nomenclature throughout the book is enforced. Physiological data, functional concepts, and correlates to the neuroanatomy of the major model systems (rat and mouse) as well as brain function round out the new edition.

  • Primer on the Autonomic Nervous System

    • 3rd Edition
    • Phillip A. Low
    • English
    The Primer on the Autonomic Nervous System presents, in a readable and accessible format, key information about how the autonomic nervous system controls the body, particularly in response to stress. It represents the largest collection of world-wide autonomic nervous system authorities ever assembled in one book. It is especially suitable for students, scientists and physicians seeking key information about all aspects of autonomic physiology and pathology in one convenient source. Providing up-to-date knowledge about basic and clinical autonomic neuroscience in a format designed to make learning easy and fun, this book is a must-have for any neuroscientist’s bookshelf!

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