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Main description:
It is generally accepted that neuropsychiatric disorders have a biological basis. Pathological changes leading to illness have been confirmed for Alzheimer's (amyloid plaques) and Parkinson's disease (loss of dopaminergic transmission) and are the foundation for studies on the molecular biology of these disorders. For other neuropsychiatric disorders, in particular for schizophrenic and affective disorders, molecular causes appear to be more complex and therefore remain hypothetical, despite decades of research. Changes in a number of neuronal pathways and structures have been reported to be associated with these disorders and are currently under extensive investigation. The present volume reviews recent knowledge with emphasis on ongoing research findings. Current hypotheses based on these findings are described and discussed.
Contents:
Decoding the Genetics and Underlying Mechanisms of Mood Disorders Sevilla D. Detera-Wadleigh and Takeo Yoshikawa.- Dissecting the Molecular Causes of Schizophrenia.- Autism Spectrum Disorders.- Molecular Genetics of ADHD.- The Genetics of Anxiety Disorders.- Molecular Biology of Addiction and Substance Dependence.- Neurobiology of Suicide.- Molecular Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease.- Molecular Biology of Parkinson's Disease.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Publisher: Springer (Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K)
Publication date: November, 2008
Pages: 307
Weight: 681g
Availability: Available
Subcategories: Biochemistry, General Issues, Neurology, Neuroscience, Psychiatry
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