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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.

  • Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior

    • 3rd Edition
    • Benjamin Oldroyd
    • English
    Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior, Third Edition, Four Volume Set is a unique curated collection of punchy essays on all aspects of animal behavior, written by experts and carefully edited for readability and accessibility. Animal behavior is usually defined as what animals do, i.e. their movements. We can ask how they move, (i.e. the physiological and neurological causes of movement) and why they move. To answer this latter question, behavioralists generally turn to evolutionary explanations. The Encyclopedia gives equal weight to these ‘how’ (proximate) and `why` (ultimate) explanations of animal behavior. The third edition updates and expands the previous version to cover all substantive topics in the field. Animal behavior is one of the largest subdisciplines in biology. Therefore, chapters focus on broad concepts and avoid becoming entrapped in taxon-specific detail. To illustrate this, one could consider the topic ‘cooperative hunting’. One way to cover this topic would be to have individual chapters on hunting in lions, mongoose, African wild dogs, army ants, dolphins etc. But it would serve the reader much better if a comparative approach was taken to see if there are commonalities across taxa. For example, is communication necessary for cooperative hunting? Is there any evidence of planning or is every hunt opportunistic? This comparative approach requires authors to provide a synthesis, pushing beyond specific taxa of expertise, but helps readers making useful connections. This is a fundamental feature of this work. This edition retains chapters on the historical development of the field, which is important to our understanding of where the discipline sits today, but similarly the work is forward leaning, including the authors` perspective of where their discipline is headed. Structured chapters and cross-references help readers following their interests with ease. Like a bird field guide, this encyclopedia is an entrée to deeper knowledge. Readers of the encyclopedia are encouraged to explore beyond individual chapters via links to related ones, key reviews and relevant online material.

  • Progress in Motor Control

    Crossroads between Neurophysiology and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • Mark L. Latash + 4 more
    • English
    Progress in Motor Control: Crossroads between Neurophysiology and Applications provides an in-depth exploration of the evolving field of motor control, synthesizing the latest innovative research. This volume emphasizes the complex relationships within the central nervous system and their critical roles in the neural control of movement, featuring contributions from leading experts who employ a range of approaches, from basic physical principles to advanced control theory. It addresses applied aspects of motor control, focusing on recovery strategies for functional movements in patients with conditions such as spinal cord injuries, subcortical disorders, and strokes.Divided into five comprehensive parts, the book covers theoretical advances, neurophysiological mechanisms, motor learning, neural plasticity, and motor disorders, including essential topics like neural population dynamics and the dual role of vestibulospinal reflexes. Final sections highlight practical strategies for improving recovery outcomes following neurological events. This essential resource effectively bridges the gap between foundational research and clinical application, making it invaluable for researchers, clinicians, and students dedicated to advancing knowledge in motor control and rehabilitation.

  • Cholinergic Drugs for Alzheimer's Disease

    From Central Cholinergic Neurotransmission to Drug Therapies and Natural Products with Multitarget Actions
    • 1st Edition
    • Cheorl-Ho Kim
    • English
    Cholinergic Drugs for Alzheimer’s Disease: From Central Cholinergic Neurotransmission to Drug Therapies and Natural Products with Multitarget Actions addresses the urgent need for advanced resources in neuropharmacology. As Alzheimer’s Disease continues to impact an aging global population, the complexity of neurodegenerative mechanisms necessitates comprehensive scientific references. This book responds to the increasing demand for detailed knowledge on cholinergic neurotransmission, acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, and emerging therapeutic strategies, bridging foundational theory and translational applications for researchers, clinicians, and students. The reference is organized into three major sections. The first section presents mechanistic insights into cholinergic drugs, current hypotheses for Alzheimer’s Disease progression, neurotransmitter systems, receptor biology, and the evolution of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, including hybrid and multi-target drugs. It also covers clinical status, neuromuscular blockers, non-adrenergic neurotransmitters, protein kinase inhibitors, inflammation modulation, NMDA antagonism, biomarkers, and AI-assisted drug discovery. The second section explores natural alkaloidal and non-alkaloidal compounds, molecular docking, SAR analysis, and daily consumable resources. The third section investigates marine-derived AChE inhibitors, dual- and multi-target drug concepts, and emerging therapeutic compounds. Cholinergic Drugs for Alzheimer’s Disease equips the scientific community with a robust foundation for understanding and innovating in Alzheimer’s Disease therapy. By integrating molecular biology, pharmacology, and computational approaches, the book empowers researchers and clinicians to address treatment challenges, optimize drug design, and leverage natural products for multifactorial intervention.

  • Clinician’s Guide to Headache

    Head, Neck, and Face Pain Syndromes
    • 1st Edition
    • Pravin Thomas
    • English
    Clinician’s Guide to Headache: Head, Neck and Face Pain Syndromes is a comprehensive reference that covers what headache specialists encounter in day-to-day headache practice settings. This practical volume is relevant as a primary reference for neurologists and other headache specialists looking for a resource on complex, acute headache management. Developments in the field are highlighted, including biologics and invasive and non-invasive neuromodulation. Chapters focus on anatomy and pathophysiology, neuroradiology, acute and chronic headaches, and clinically relevant sections on diagnosis and biases, consultation settings, placebos and nocebos, as well as the set-up of a comprehensive headache center.With a foundation based on recent developments in pathophysiology and anatomy, this volume provides an overview of headache disorders with a case-based approach.

  • Neurobiology of Type 2 Diabetes

    • 1st Edition
    • Shovit Ranjan + 2 more
    • English
    The "Neurobiology of Type 2 Diabetes" delves into the intricate interplay between the nervous system and the development, progression, and management of Type 2 Diabetes. This comprehensive volume explores the often-overlooked neurological aspects of diabetes, offering a unique perspective on the disease. The purpose of this book is to bridge the gap between neuroscience and diabetes research, providing a consolidated resource that elucidates the complex relationship between the brain and metabolic regulation. By synthesizing the latest scientific findings, the book aims to offer researchers, clinicians, and students a deep understanding of how neural pathways influence glucose homeostasis, insulin sensitivity, and the emergence of diabetic complications.

  • Retina Assessments, Disease, and Treatments

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 2
    • Machelle T. Pardue
    • English
    Retina Assessments, Disease, and Treatments, Volume Two explores retinal disease, assessment, and treatment for rehabilitation of visual function. Focusing on major retinal diseases and clinical assessments, including neuroimaging and electrophysiology, this volume highlights new restorative therapies such as gene therapy, stem cell therapy, retinal prosthetics, and novel tools to assess retinal function.

  • Neurobiology of Depression

    • 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.

  • Nutrition e Neurotoxicology Part A

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 15
    • English
    Nutrition and Neurotoxicity, Volume Fifteen-Part A 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.

  • Cannabis

    • 1st Edition
    • Volume 5
    • George F. Koob + 3 more
    • English
    Cannabis, Volume Five in the Neurobiology of Addiction series, explores the molecular and cellular systems in the brain that are responsible for both nicotine and marijuana addiction. The book includes thorough descriptions of the physiological effects and behavioral effects of nicotine and marijuana addiction. The authors clearly define the neurobiological effects into three distinct steps: Binge/Intoxication Stage, Withdrawal/Negative Affect Stage, and finally, the Preoccupation/Antici... Stage.

  • Epigenetic Mechanisms in Brain Physiology and Disorders

    • 1st Edition
    • Moshe Szyf + 1 more
    • English
    Epigenetic Mechanisms in Brain Physiology and Disorders provides a comprehensive summary of epigenetic mechanisms in brain development, from embryogenesis to aging, brain physiology and pathology. It discusses the role DNA methylation plays in regulating genomic functions, which in turn guide brain function. The book explores the epigenetic role in cell type differentiation, epigenetic processes in memory, learning, and neuronal functioning, the role of DNA methylation and other epigenetic mechanisms in sleep, feeding and metabolic control, sex, temperature regulation, and cardiovascular and blood pressure regulation. It further explores the role of epigenetic processes in neuropsychiatry disorders, neurological disease and behavioral disorders, as well as epigenetic diagnostics and therapeutics.

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