Nucleic acids and molecular biology: molecular biology of neuropsychiatric disorders

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 andaffective disorders, molecular causes appear to be more complex and thereforeremain 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. Gives an overviewabout ongoing research and most promising findings into molecular causes for disorders that affect the human brain INDICE: Decoding the Genetics and Underlying Mechanisms of Mood Disorders.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.

• ISBN: 978-3-540-85382-4
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 300
• Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés