Buch, Englisch, 312 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 500 g
Buch, Englisch, 312 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 500 g
ISBN: 978-0-323-85707-9
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology
Zielgruppe
<p>Primary: Researchers and medical professionals in neuroscience and molecular biology</p> <p>Secondary: Patients and families interested in learning more about the science of Parkinson's disease</p>
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Neurobiologie, Verhaltensbiologie
- Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Neurowissenschaften, Kognitionswissenschaft
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Neurologie, Klinische Neurowissenschaft
Weitere Infos & Material
1. Out of the Depths - The synuclein proteins, their evolution, and the genetic code2. Bad News, Good News - The demographics and genetic and environmental risk factors for Parkinson's disease 3. The Family Tremor - REM sleep behaviour disorder and essential tremor 4. The Knockout - The history of the knockout mouse and the surprising results for the synuclein proteins 5. Shapeshifter - The molecular structure and normal biological role of synuclein in neurons 6. A New Kind of Pathogen - Prion diseases and amyloid fibrils 7. Addicts - Neurotoxins that cause parkinsonism and the search for analogues in the environment 8. Attack of the Oligomers - Alpha-synuclein amyloid oligomers and their pathogenic roles 9. An Evolutionary Affair - The connection between Gaucher disease and Parkinson's disease 10. Monkey Brains - Evolution of the human brain and the vulnerability of the substantia nigra 11. A Troublesome Subject - Exploring the possible connection between intelligence and Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases 12. Appendix - Alpha-synuclein in the gut, Crohn's disease, and the possible protective role of the synucleins in innate immune response 13. Circuitry - The discovery of neural pathways involved in Parkinson's disease and deep brain stimulation 14. Seeking a Magic Bullet - The search for new Parkinson's disease therapeutic agents 15. Journey's End - A recap of the chapters, the final conclusions, and new directions to explore