Molecular and Biophysical Mechanisms of Arousal, Alertness and Attention, Volume 1129

Donald W Pfaff editor Brigitte Kieffer editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:8th Aug '08

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Molecular and Biophysical Mechanisms of Arousal, Alertness and Attention, Volume 1129 cover

Brain mechanisms for arousal, alertness, and attention underlie all cognitive functions and all emotional expression. This volume discusses the neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and functional genomics of these states, and the medical consequences of their damage in human patients -- e.g. vegetative states, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, age-related dementias, mood disorders and sleep disorders. The volume also discusses problems related to vigilance, environmental toxins, fatigue states, circadian rhythms, and sleep/wake physiology, and presents and discusses relevant research techniques, with an emphasis on molecular genetics and on human and animal behavior.

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ISBN: 9781573317030

Dimensions: 256mm x 178mm x 17mm

Weight: 789g

400 pages