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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.

  • Emotional Artificial Intelligence

    Practical Challenges and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Rajesh Kumar Dhanaraj + 4 more
    • English
    Emotional Artificial Intelligence: Practical Challenges and Applications explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and human emotions, challenging the myth that AI will replace humans. Instead, it emphasizes how emotional AI can enhance collaboration, improving efficiency across fields like healthcare, transportation, and space exploration. The book explores foundational theories such as Goleman’s emotional model and Ekman’s emotion theory, discussing methodologies for understanding human emotions through natural language processing and the ethical implications of AI in decision-making. It showcases real-world applications, from virtual nurses to emotion-aware driving systems, illustrating how these technologies can improve daily interactions and outcomes.This essential resource equips researchers, practitioners, and policymakers with practical insights for integrating emotional AI into diverse domains. By addressing the complexities of human emotion recognition and ethical frameworks, it provides a forward-looking perspective on enhancing collaboration between humans and AI, ultimately driving improved productivity and efficiency.

  • Pediatric Deep Brain Stimulation

    • 1st Edition
    • George M. Ibrahim + 1 more
    • English
    Pediatric Deep Brain Stimulation offers the first comprehensive, multi-disciplinary exploration of this rapidly advancing field, providing clinicians with an authoritative guide to the science, practice, and future of pediatric neuromodulation.Orga... into four integrated sections, the book begins with the essentials of a pediatric DBS program—including state-of-the-art imaging, peri-operative management, complication avoidance, and ethical considerations unique to the developing brain. Subsequent chapters examine the use of DBS across the spectrum of childhood movement disorders, from monogenic and acquired dystonias to non-dystonic conditions. A dedicated section addresses neuromodulation for pediatric epilepsy, with a focus on emerging technologies. The book concludes with cutting-edge applications of DBS in neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders and a view toward the integration of neuroengineering to expand the reach and future potential of circuit-based interventions in children.Edited by a pediatric movement disorders neurologist and a pediatric functional neurosurgeon who together direct an integrative, comprehensive pediatric DBS program, this volume brings a uniquely collaborative perspective and deep clinical expertise. It is an essential resource for neurosurgeons, neurologists, epileptologists, pediatric specialists, and researchers committed to advancing care for children with severe neurological disease.

  • Pesticides and Neurotoxicant Exposures

    Impacts of Neurodevelopment and Long-Term Brain Health
    • 1st Edition
    • Neha Gogia + 1 more
    • English
    Pesticides and Neurotoxicant Exposures: Impacts of Neurodevelopment and Long-Term Brain Health explores neuroscience research, revealing how chronic pesticide exposure contributes to neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive decline. This new volume synthesizes findings on the mechanisms of pesticide-induced neurotoxicity and its impact on brain health. Targeted at researchers, clinicians, and policymakers, the book explores gaps in knowledge and the urgent need for improved regulation to protect vulnerable populations. By bridging scientific insights with public health, the book aims to advance understanding and prevention of pesticide-related neurological disorders.

  • Neurobiology of Depression

    Road to Novel Therapeutics
    • 2nd Edition
    • Joao L. de Quevedo + 2 more
    • English
    Neurobiology of Depression: Road to Novel Therapeutics, Second Edition provides the latest research advances, including interacting pathways implicated in the pathophysiology of MDD, omics technologies, genetic approaches, and the novel optogenetic techniques revolutionizing depression research. This new edition aids advanced students and researchers in their understanding of MDD, presenting chapters that explore groundbreaking topics such as the neurobiology of treatment-resistant depression, the mechanisms that make ketamine a better antidepressant, and the link between depression and Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, it covers the neurobiology of suicide in depression, the impact of psychedelics as therapy, and the unique aspects of bipolar depression.The book also examines computational models in depression, the neurobiology of psychotherapy, and the putative mechanisms of action for vagus nerve stimulation as a therapeutic approach. These additions help provide a broader and more comprehensive understanding of depression and its treatment.

  • Artificial Intelligence in Behavioral and Mental Health Care

    • 2nd Edition
    • David D. Luxton
    • English
    "Artificial Intelligence in Behavioral and Mental Healthcare", Second Edition, focuses on modern developments in AI and their specific application in mental health practice and research. AI technologies are transforming how mental and behavioral health care is provided and conducted. This updated edition summarizes recent advances in artificial intelligence in mental health clinical practice and research. Each chapter provides a technical description of the advance, a review of application in clinical practice, and empirical data on clinical efficacy. In addition, each chapter includes a discussion of practical issues in clinical settings, ethical considerations, and use limitations. New to this edition are chapters on topics such as machine learning in clinical and research settings, workflow efficiency through task automation, and how AI can be used to aid in precision health and medicine. This book will be helpful to mental health practitioners interested in learning about or incorporating AI advances into their practice and for researchers interested in a comprehensive review of these advances in one source. This book helps solve the problem of disparate, non-specific, or overgeneralized information by consolidating need-to-know information in one comprehensive reference volume specific to behavioral and mental health.

  • Protein Serine/Threonine Kinases in Neurodegenerative Disorders

    • 1st Edition
    • Heba Mohamed Mansour + 1 more
    • English
    Protein Serine/Threonine Kinases in Neurodegenerative Disorders provides a comprehensive overview of protein serine/threonine kinases (STKs) in health and disease. It also discusses protein kinase inhibitors and their potential role in modulating and treating neurodegenerative diseases. This book begins with an introduction to protein kinases and inhibitors, followed by detailed discussions on different types of kinases, including protein kinase C (PKC), AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), death-associated protein kinase 1 (DAPK1), cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), glycogen synthase kinases (GSKs), Rho-associated protein kinase (ROCK), microtubule affinity regulating kinases (MARKs), mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR), leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2), PTEN-induced kinase 1 (PINK1), and dual-specificity tyrosine phosphorylation-regu... kinase (DYRK), and their roles in neurodegenerative disease, potential inhibitors, and therapeutic mechanisms.This book features 23 chapters written by renowned experts in the field of kinases. It explores novel targets modulated by protein kinases, including noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs) and mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) activated by tyrosine receptor kinases, and their roles in neurodegeneration. It also discusses the nexus between glycogen synthase kinases (GSKs) and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) and their role of metabolic regulation in neurodegeneration. The modulatory effects of protein kinase B (PKB/AKT) pathways in various neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Parkinson’s disease, are also examined. This book sheds light on bioactive compounds from natural products that target kinases. This book explains the role of different kinases in various pathogenic pathways and mechanisms involved in neurodegeneration, including regulated cell death, autophagy, synaptic dysfunction, and neuroinflammation. It also discusses splicing kinases in regulating splicing factor phosphorylation and details how aberrant kinase activity leads to splicing defects that contribute to neurodegenerative pathologies. This book emphasizes bridging laboratory research with clinical applications, focusing on translational opportunities. It includes insights from FDA regulatory experts on therapeutic applications and safety considerations of targeting kinases, highlighting the importance of balancing efficacy and safety, particularly in relation to drug-induced liver injury associated with kinase inhibitors. Finally, this book discusses the obstacles and opportunities for the potential repositioning of protein kinase inhibitors in neurodegenerative disorders

  • Applied Neuropsychology of Cerebrovascular Diseases

    A Practical Guide to Brain Arteries, Lesion Localization, and Rehabilitation Strategies
    • 1st Edition
    • Helmut Hildebrandt + 2 more
    • English
    Applied Neuropsychology of Cerebrovascular Diseases: A Practical Guide to Brain Arteries, Lesion Localization, and Rehabilitation Strategies addresses the critical intersection of vascular neurology and neuropsychological rehabilitation. The book explores the pathophysiology of stroke, emphasizing the importance of cerebrovascular anatomy and lesion localization in understanding cognitive deficits. It provides essential knowledge for clinicians involved in stroke assessment and treatment, highlighting the need for integration of neuroimaging interpretation into neuropsychological practice. Early sections offer foundational insights into cerebrovascular anatomy, stroke mechanisms, and their typical cognitive and emotional impairments.The second section equips clinicians with practical skills to independently interpret brain scans, utilizing tools like MRIcron to accurately localize lesions. The final section focuses on targeted rehabilitation strategies for common stroke syndromes, including neglect, aphasia, visual field deficits, and disorders of consciousness, all of which are supported by real-world clinical guidance and emerging neuromodulation techniques such as tDCS.

  • Immunotherapies for Neurological Disorders

    Unlocking the Brain's Defenses
    • 1st Edition
    • Akash Gautam + 1 more
    • English
    Immunotherapies for Neurological Disorders: Unlocking the Brain's Defenses explores the complex intersection of both the immune and nervous systems and neurological disorders. This comprehensive guide details the vital role of immunology in understanding conditions from Alzheimer's and Parkinson's to autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Each chapter reviews strategies, including the use of antibodies, recombinant proteins, and cutting-edge vaccine approaches to modulate immune responses in the brain. Readers will be presented with the therapeutic potential of immune cells, gene therapy, and RNA interference in combating these debilitating disorders, while also examining the role of nanotechnology in enhancing treatment efficacy.Aimed at neurologists, immunologists, researchers, and students alike, this book serves as an essential resource for the latest advancements in neurological disease treatment.

  • NEURO BASIC: Brain and Spine Illustrated Compendium – Anatomical Notebook

    • 1st Edition
    • Helbert de Oliveira Manduca Palmiero
    • English
    Neuro Basic: Brain and Spine Illustrated Compendium – Anatomical Notebook is a comprehensive, visually driven neuroanatomy reference that addresses the critical need for an accessible resource that bridges foundational anatomy with clinical applications. It fills the gap left by traditional texts that are either overly detailed or insufficiently practical, offering an integrated approach that emphasizes surgical relevance and visual clarity. Its content supports learners in understanding complex neuroanatomical relationships essential for diagnosis, surgical planning, and clinical decision-making, thereby enhancing their ability to interpret neuroimaging, perform neuroanatomical localization, and develop surgical strategies.The structured Table of Contents systematically guides the reader through the cranial vault, cerebral lobes, ventricular system, deep nuclei, brainstem, cerebellum, vascular anatomy, and spinal structures, including cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions. Each chapter combines clear illustrations with concise descriptions, fostering a layered understanding from macrostructures to functional topography. Additional sections on neurofunctional topography, dermatomes, and myotomes facilitate clinical correlation, making this an indispensable tool for practical neuroanatomy.

  • Nutrition and Neurotoxicology - Part B

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 16
    • English
    Nutrition and Neurotoxicity, Volume Sixteen-Part B highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on a variety of timely topics, including the Effect of toluene on memory: A focus on humans, experimental models and treatment approaches, Neurotoxicological Mechanisms of Ethanol, Neurobehavioral Aspects and Methodology of Solvents, Organic solvents and neurodegenerative diseases: exploring a possible link, Neurotoxicity of propylene ethers.

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