Published October, 2010
By Chao Ma and Jun-Ming Zhang
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Neuromethods
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This authoritative book investigates a wide range of pain mechanisms. It seeks to lead scientists closer to the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life and relieving the unbearable burden of chronic pain for millions of people throughout the world.

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Published October, 2010
By Jacob Raber
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Neuromethods
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In this provocative and cutting-edge book, expert neuroscientists focus on approaches to translate and compare behavioral tests used in animals with those used in humans. The chapters provide authoritative reviews of many commonly used approaches in the field.

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Published July, 2010
By Ulrich Dirnagl
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Neuromethods
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In view of the numerous failures of clinical trials aimed at improving stroke therapy, the role and potential benefit of experimentally modeling focal cerebral ischemia in rodents has been debated.

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Published March, 2010
By Iok-Hou Pang, Abbott F. Clark and Abbot F. Clark
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Neuromethods
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Retinal diseases are among the leading causes of irreversible visual impairment and blindness. This vital book provides an easily accessible and authoritative reference for animal models of the most common and important retinal diseases.

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Published January, 2010
By Allan V. Kalueff and Carisa L. Bergner
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Neuromethods
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As the presence of genetically modified animal models in research laboratories has multiplied, the role of genetic factors in the pathogenesis of brain disorders has become particularly important.

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Published December, 2009
By Kewal K. Jain
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Neuromethods
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Playing an important role in the treatment of neurological disorders, the delivery of drugs to central nervous system (CNS), both administered directly and administered systematically for targeted action, encounters a major challenge in the form of the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which limits the access of drugs to the brain substance.

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Published December, 2009
By Prof. Alexei Verkhratsky, Ole H. Petersen and Verkhratsky Alexei
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Neuromethods
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Calcium Measurement Methods provides a comprehensive overview of calcium imaging techniques for the nervous system. A detailed account of calcium indicators are presented, in addition to a wide array of methods aimed at real-time calcium imaging.

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Published October, 2009
By Todd D. Gould
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Neuromethods
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World-renowned researchers outline behavioral approaches used in characterizing mood and anxiety-related behaviors in mice as well as commonly used behavioral assays to assess the potential antidepressant and anxiolytic efficacy of novel compounds.

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Published September, 2009
By Massimo Filippi
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Neuromethods
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As fMRI technology has provided invaluable insights into the mechanisms through which the human brain works in healthy individuals and in patients with different neurological and psychiatric conditions, the study of brain function and even the monitoring of the effects of treatment have become more effective and efficient.

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Published May, 2009
By Scott C. Baraban
Publisher: Springer (Humana Press Inc.)
Series: Neuromethods
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In this book, investigators examine several novel models of epilepsy in mice as well as in genetically tractable "simple" species. This is an ideal guide for scientists who wish to expand our understanding of the pathogenesis of this neurological disorder.

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