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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.

  • Disorders of Memory

    • 1st Edition
    • Andrew E. Budson + 1 more
    • English
    Disorders of Memory provides a new update on research pertaining to memory disorders, with a central focus on differing components of memory processes, as well as clinical conditions affecting memory. The book covers methods of assessment and clinical treatment, management, and rehabilitation of these disorders. With chapters written by leading international experts, it provides an overview of our current knowledge on memory disorders that will be of benefit to both researchers and practitioners interested in neurology.
  • Real-World Research to Improve Dementia Care

    Embedding Pragmatic Trials of Non-Drug Interventions
    • 1st Edition
    • Jill Harrison + 1 more
    • English
    Real-World Research to Improve Dementia Care: Embedding Pragmatic Trials of Non-Drug Interventions addresses the urgent need for effective care strategies for the over 50 million individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. This insightful book introduces embedded, pragmatic trials as a way to bridge the gap between clinical research and everyday practice, emphasizing collaboration among healthcare systems, researchers, and communities. Through a series of chapters, the book explores partnership strategies, ethical considerations, and the selection of meaningful outcome measures, all aimed at enhancing dementia care. The authors present case studies that showcase successful interventions and innovative practices across care settings.By highlighting both the challenges and solutions in dementia care, this book serves as a vital resource for healthcare professionals and researchers. It advocates for a compassionate approach that values the voices of individuals living with dementia, ultimately aiming to improve their quality of life.
  • Rhythm and Entrainment in Neuromodulation

    • 1st Edition
    • James R. Evans + 2 more
    • English
    Rhythm and Entrainment in Neuromodulation covers cutting-edge and up-to-date information on currently available rhythm-related treatment procedures, as well as the interplay between music and cognition. The book contains contributions from leading experts in the across several fields, exploring the ways in which rhythmic stimulation serves as a powerful neuromodulator, enhancing cognitive function and promoting healing. Best suited for clinicians and researchers interested in neuromodulation, this volume offers profound insights into how rhythm shapes our cognition, influences our well-being, and paves the way for innovative therapeutic practices.
  • Biomarkers in Neurological Disorders and Treatment

    • 1st Edition
    • Arun Kumar Singh + 3 more
    • English
    Decoding the Brain: Biomarkers in Neurological Disorders and Treatment provides a comprehensive exploration of the latest advances in neurological biomarkers, detailing their discovery, validation, and application in clinical practice. By offering insights into the biological underpinnings of various neurological disorders, this book aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge biomarker research and its practical implementation in patient care.
  • Gold Nanoparticle Therapeutics in Alzheimer's Disease

    Revolutionizing Diagnosis and Treatment
    • 1st Edition
    • Arun Kumar Singh + 2 more
    • English
    Gold Nanoparticle Therapeutics in Alzheimer's Disease: Revolutionizing Diagnosis and Treatment is an essential resource that delves into the groundbreaking use of nanotechnology in the fight against one of the most challenging neurodegenerative disorders. This volume offers an in-depth exploration on how gold nanoparticles can be used to enhance the diagnosis, treatment, and overall understanding of Alzheimer's disease. By examining the molecular mechanisms that enable nanoparticles to cross the blood-brain barrier, the book highlights their role in inhibiting amyloid fibrils and their potential as precise diagnostic tools.Covering a wide range of topics, this comprehensive guide serves as an invaluable reference for researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals at the forefront of Alzheimer's research and nanomedicine.
  • The Brain Histaminergic System in Health and Disease

    • 1st Edition
    • Zhong Chen + 2 more
    • English
    Histamines in Neurology and Psychiatry summarizes histamines and their impact on neuroinflammation and brain development in key neural circuits. This book presents the latest research on the physiological regulation of a neuroendocrine responses and releases, broadly discussing histamine receptor modulators and histamine effects in neurology and psychiatry, and also including clinical applications that will be of interest to practitioners.
  • 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.
  • Working Memory

    • 1st Edition
    • Christos Constantinidis
    • English
    Working Memory provides a comprehensive examination of the neural basis of working memory, defined as the cognitive ability to maintain information over short periods. This volume addresses the need for an accessible, yet thorough resource that bridges cognitive psychology and neuroscience, focusing on how neuronal activity in the cerebral cortex underpins memory processes. It is primarily designed for undergraduate and early graduate students in neuroscience, psychology, and related fields such as cognitive science and biomedical engineering. Topics covered include brain anatomy, organization, neurophysiology, and neuroimaging techniques, all contextualized within the study of working memory.
  • Animal Cognition

    Fundamentals, Models, and Therapeutic Advances
    • 1st Edition
    • Shampa Ghosh + 3 more
    • English
    Animal Cognition: Fundamentals, Models, and Therapeutic Advances provides a comprehensive overview of cognitive processes in various animal species, spanning fundamental concepts, species-specific studies, and therapeutic applications. Sections cover the foundation of animal cognition, including definitions, key concepts, and an overview of cognitive abilities, such as memory, problem-solving, and learning, delve deeper into the cognitive processes in mammals, birds, and marine animals, and more, and review the latest technological advancements in studying cognition, such as neuroimaging, machine learning, and virtual reality.With a multidisciplinary approach, this volume highlights current research while identifying gaps for future exploration, and will be of interest to researchers involved in animal cognition and behavioral neuroscience.
  • Surgical and Non-Surgical Advances in Stroke Management and Therapeutics

    • 1st Edition
    • Creed M. Stary + 2 more
    • English
    Surgical and Non-Surgical Advances in Stroke Management and Therapeutics provides a comprehensive overview of modern stroke care options. This crucial resource brings together the most recent research and clinical advances, providing insights into cutting-edge surgical procedures, novel treatments, and interdisciplinary approaches to modern stroke therapy. Readers will discover a complete analysis of both acute and chronic stroke therapies, with professional comments from key players in the field. From groundbreaking non-invasive treatments to cutting-edge surgical methods, this book provides a critical framework for healthcare practitioners committed to improving patient outcomes and rehabilitation.