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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.

    • Appetite Interrupted

      • 1st Edition
      • November 1, 2025
      • James A. Carr
      • English
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      Appetite Interrupted: The Role of Predators in Shaping the Behavioral Ecology and Physiology of Satiety explores how mechanisms suppress feeding in vertebrates within both physiological and ecological contexts. Highlighting predation's role as a selective pressure, the book identifies novel neuroendocrine pathways through future research. Written by an expert, it systematically examines the behavioral ecology, evolutionary pressures, physiological processes, and stressors affecting foraging and feeding behaviors in vertebrates. The book covers why animals stop eating, selective pressures driving the evolution of hunger suppression mechanisms, and physiological controls inhibiting feeding, including stress, anxiety, and fear.It concludes with humans' pathways and obesity evolution, offering practical applications for human nutrition.
    • Mitochondria and Neurotoxicity

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 13
      • June 20, 2025
      • English
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      Mitochondria and Neurotoxicity, Volume Thirteen in the Advances in Neurotoxicology series, presents interesting chapters written by an international board of authors. Chapters in this new release include Introduction to mitochondrial toxicity: form, function, and signaling, Respirometry parameters as indicators of neurotoxicity, Pesticide exposure and hippocampal neurogenesis: Role of ER stress and mitochondria, Gene Therapy Approaches to Abrogate Pathogenic Mechanisms in Parkinson’s disease, Mitochondrial dysfunction induced by trichloroethylene in Parkinson’s disease, and Gut-brain axis inflammation induced by mitochondrial toxicants.
    • The Handbook of Non-Invasive Transcranial Brain Stimulation in the Cognitive Domain

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 34
      • November 1, 2025
      • Vincent Van Waes + 4 more
      • English
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      The Handbook of Non-Invasive Transcranial Brain Stimulation in the Cognitive Domain serves as an essential resource, capturing the latest advancements and scientific insights into non-invasive brain stimulation methods. This comprehensive volume delves into various techniques such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and low-intensity transcranial electrical stimulation. It highlights their application in understanding psychophysiology and enhancing cognitive performance in both experimental models and healthy individuals. Such methods offer substantial promise in unraveling the complexities of neural network dynamics and cognitive functions. In addition to discussing foundational methods and experimental models, the book also explores therapeutic applications for neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders.These multimodal brain stimulation approaches present innovative avenues for potential treatments. By integrating both theoretical and practical perspectives, this handbook not only reviews existing data but also opens new horizons for future research and clinical applications, providing invaluable insights for professionals in the field.
    • The Science of the Brain

      • 1st Edition
      • April 11, 2025
      • Ari Rappoport
      • English
      • Paperback
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      The Science of the Brain: Function, Dysfunction and Disease delves into the intricate workings of the human brain, offering a groundbreaking examination of its complexities and the disorders that can arise when it malfunctions. This book, authored by a distinguished neuroscientist, unravels the mysteries of cognition, memory, and emotion while exploring how neurodegenerative diseases, mental health conditions, and brain injuries disrupt these processes. Designed to be accessible yet deeply informative, it bridges the gap between cutting-edge scientific research and real-world clinical applications, making it an invaluable resource for both professionals and curious readers.In addition to its comprehensive analysis of brain function, the book introduces readers to the latest innovations in neuroscience, including technological advancements in brain imaging and treatments. It also examines the ethical dilemmas posed by emerging technologies and their implications for society. With its blend of readability and scientific rigor, this work sheds light on the possibilities for future research and intervention, inspiring a deeper understanding of one of the most complex organs in the human body.
    • The Neuroscience of Feelings: Brain-Heart Connectivity in Neurodegenerative Diseases

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 294
      • July 18, 2025
      • English
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      The Neuroscience of Feelings: Brain-Heart Connectivity in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Volume 294 explores the complex interplay between emotions and brain function+G147, covering topics such as The role of heart-brain connectivity in neurodegeneration: mechanisms and impacts, Cardiovascular influence on cognitive decline: the heart's role in neurodegenerative disorders, Autonomic nervous system dysregulation in neurodegenerative diseases: bridging brain and heart, Heart rate variability as an indicator of brain health in neurodegeneration, and much more.Other sections cover Emotional stress and cardiovascular health: impacts on neurodegenerative disease progression, Exploring heart-brain axis alterations in Parkinson’s disease, Cardiac biomarkers as predictors of cognitive decline in neurodegenerative conditions, Heart-brain synchrony: therapeutic implications for neurodegenerative disease, and Neurocardiology and neurodegenerative diseases: emerging research on emotional regulation and brain-heart connectivity.
    • Primer on Cerebrovascular Research

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Dong-Eog Kim + 3 more
      • English
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      Primer on Cerebrovascular Research provides both clinical and basic cerebrovascular knowledge that is required for physicians, vascular researchers, biomedical students, and trainees to understand or conduct evidence-based clinical practice and cutting-edge experimental research. This book outlines how to a design experimental cerebrovascular research in the context of clinical relevance, conduct the study using proper methods, analyze the data accurately, and make conclusions in an unbiased and statistically correct way. Chapters will include representative examples and experimental protocols.
    • Therapies for Treatment-Resistant Depression

      • 1st Edition
      • August 5, 2025
      • James Murrough + 1 more
      • English
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      Therapies for Treatment-Resistant Depression: Neuropharmacology and Neurostimulation provides readers with an authoritative, comprehensive and targeted treatment guide. The first section reviews the essential knowledge and methods of clinical neuroscience and neuropsychopharmacol... techniques as they apply to novel treatment discovery for depression. This is followed by detailed chapters on ketamine, esketamine, other glutamate modulators in development, GABA modulators, neuropeptides, anti-inflammatory agents, and other classes of novel therapeutics under study for TRD and related mood disorders.The last section consists of a set of chapters of special interest that includes current and future research directions, development of psilocybin-based interventions and other psychedelic compounds currently under study for TRD and advances in biomarker-guided and personalized treatment. Edited by world renowned experts in the field, this book is the ultimate resource for researchers and clinicians.
    • Imaging of Neurofluids, An Issue of Neuroimaging Clinics of North America

      • 1st Edition
      • Volume 35-2
      • April 10, 2025
      • Nivedita Agarwal + 1 more
      • English
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      In this issue of Neuroimaging Clinics, guest editors Drs. Nivedita Agarwal and Anja van der Kolk bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Imaging of Neurofluids. Top experts discuss key topics in this burgeoning field to create a primer ideal for neuroradiologists and radiologists. Topics include the basics of neurofluids, animal models, gadolinium-based imaging, perfusion-based imaging, diffusion tensor imaging, PET imaging, and specific articles on perivascular spaces, parasagittal dura mater and meningeal lymphatics, amyloid-related imaging abnormalities, and Alzheimer’s disease.
    • Neurobiology of Aging

      • 1st Edition
      • December 1, 2025
      • Sachchida Nand Rai
      • English
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      Neurobiology of Aging: Exploring Cognitive Decline and Neurodegeneration is a comprehensive reference exploring the complexities of the aging brain. This book examines the intricate processes driving cognitive decline and neurodegeneration. From the gradual loss of neurons and synapses to the formation of protein aggregates characteristic of Alzheimer's disease, each chapter reviews key aspects of brain aging. Chapters dissect the mechanisms driving neuronal loss, synaptic dysfunction, and protein misfolding, shedding light on the intricate interplay of oxidative stress, inflammation, and mitochondrial dysfunction. This book also navigates through strategies for healthy brain aging, from the impact of diet and exercise to the role of cognitive stimulation.
    • Nervonic Acid and Brain Health

      • 1st Edition
      • October 1, 2025
      • Xianyang Chen + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nervonic Acid and Brain Health is a comprehensive guide for professionals and researchers seeking in-depth knowledge about nervonic acid. This book meticulously delves into its functions, sources, synthesis, and therapeutic applications. Readers will find valuable information on the connections between nervonic acid, brain health, and neurological conditions, presenting data that is currently scarce in other publications. The book emphasizes evidence-based research findings, making it an essential resource for understanding the impact of nervonic acid on cognitive development and its potential therapeutic benefits.In addition to exploring nervonic acid's role in brain health, the book addresses its significance in infant and toddler brain development, the consequences of deficiency during pregnancy, and its inclusion in infant formula and cognitive health products. The association with neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral ischemia is thoroughly examined, providing practical insights for medical professionals and caregivers. This text bridges the gap between scientific research and consumer interests, offering real-world relevance and application.