From molecules to networks an introduction to cellular and molecular neuroscience
Title:
From molecules to networks an introduction to cellular and molecular neuroscience
Author:
Byrne, John H.
ISBN:
9780121486600
Publication Information:
Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic Press, c2004.
Physical Description:
xii, 583 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Contents:
Cellular Components of Nervous Tissue -- Subcellular Organization of the Nervous System: Organelles and their Functions -- Brain Energy Metabolism -- Electronic Properties of Axons and Dendrites -- Membrane Potential and Action Potential -- Molecular Properties of Ion Channels -- Dynamical Properties of Excitable Membranes -- Release of Neurotransmitters -- Classical Neurotransmitters -- Peptides, Growth Factors, Gasses and Other Neurotransmitters -- Neurotransmitter Receptors -- Intracellular Signaling -- Regulation of Neuronal Gene Expression and Protein Synthesis -- Mathematical Modeling and Analysis of Intracellular Signaling Pathways -- Cell-Cell Communication: An Overview Emphasizing Gap Junctions -- Postsynaptic Potentials and Synaptic Integration -- Information Processing in Complex Dendrites -- Learning and Memory: Basic Mechanisms.
Abstract:
As the basic building block of the nervous system, a thorough understanding of the neuron is crucial for any level of analysis. This text provides the solid foundation of the morphological, biochemical, and biophysical properties of nerve cells that is needed by advanced undergraduates and graduate students, as well as researchers in need of a thorough reference. * Highly referenced for readers to pursue topics of interest in greater detail * Unique coverage of the application of mathematical modeling and simulation approaches not found in other textbooks * Richly illustrated, four color presentation throughout * Includes CD-ROM of all of the illustrations.
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