Electrophysiological methods are used at nearly all levels of biological research today. Dr. Yan Dong, an expert in utilizing electrophysiological... Læs mere
Synapses underlie rapid and flexible neural communication in the brain and they hold the key to understanding higher brain functions in... Læs mere
This informative Neuromethods series book surveys the cytoskeleton, and offers detailed protocols on emerging techniques including in vivo and in vitro imaging and preparative strategies for isolation of cytoskeletal components of the central nervous system.
This Neuromethods series book reviews methods for generating lesions and for stimulating and inhibiting neural pathways, covering new techniques such as optogenetics and the use of the in situ perfused preparation and reassessing well-known approaches.
This book provides readers with up-to-date information on the basic principles of molecular imaging and its major applications in clinical neuroscience. It includes key tips and expert guidance to ensure successful research results.
This sixth volume of reviews in forensic pathology provides professionals working in the field with cutting-edge material on the latest key advances in the fields of traumatic death, sudden natural death and death time estimation.
Animal models of schizophrenia and other major psychiatric disorders have been sought for decades and we now face new vistas on pathophysiology. Covering the key areas of research, this book explores the use of animal models in this difficult area of study.
Non-coding, inhibitory microRNAs have emerged as important modulators of cellular gene expression, through a process called RNA interference (RNAi).
This volume will provide a contemporary account of advances in chemical carcinogenesis. It will describe major mechanisms of mutagenesis, affects on tumor suppressor genes and... Læs mere
The chapters discuss the use and interpretation of video-aided quantification of zebrafish behaviors, describe novel assays commonly used to quantify emotionality,... Læs mere
Later chapters describe how these paradigms are used to model the progression of drug addiction, providing insight into the clinical symptomatology of addiction from acquisition of drug use through compulsive drug taking to withdrawal and relapse.
Zebrafish Models in Neurobehavioral Research emphasizes the growing importance of zebrafish in neurobehavioral research and portrays an extensive, thorough perspective on the emergence of zebrafish as robust and translational models.