Download or read book Normal and Abnormal Development of the Cortex written by Albert M. Galaburda and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, the seventh in the series 'Research and Perspectives in Neuroscience', contains the procedings of a meeting that was held in Paris on October14, 1996. The conference consisted of invited papers and poster presentations. The invited papers, included in this volume, were on cell proliferation prior to neuronal migration, on cellular and molecular factors characteristic of neuronal migration, and on postmigrational neuronal and axonal plasticity. There was a section devoted to disorders of neuronal migration and plasticity and the genetics of some developmental disorders. Great strides have been made in this relatively young branch of modern neuroscience.
Download or read book Normal and Abnormal Development of the Cortex written by Albert M Galaburda and published by . This book was released on 1997-10-13 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Normal and Abnormal Development of Brain and Behaviour written by G.B.A. Stoelinga and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains the proceedings of a postgraduate course for medical practitioners of various specialties. One purpose of the course was to provide factual data on developmental aspects of the brain and behaviour, and about the possible impact of several important categories of internal and environ mental factors upon neural development. Another purpose was to indicate the extent and the limitations of the methodology now available for the scientific approach of the study of the development of behaviour. In general the investigator is faced with methodological problems of two types, the proper definition and scoring of behavioural items, and the isolation of the different factors that contribute to a particular behaviour. An example of the latter is given in the very last paper, which is concerned with attempts at unravelling under experimental conditions the contributions made by various influences upon a single sequence of behaviour. The course was held in Leiden in November 1970, and was the third in a series of Boerhaave Courses instigated by the Dutch Growth Foundation. Previous subjects have been 'Somatic growth of the child' (in 1964) and 'Human body composition' (in 1967). The programme was planned in collaboration with Prof. Dr. H. H. van Gelderen, Dr. D. G. Lawrence, Prof. Dr. F. J. Monks, Prof. Dr. H. F. R. Prechtl and Prof. Dr. H. K. A. Visser. Financial support was given by the pharmaceutical firms Philips-Duphar, Sandoz and Specia, and by the Dutch Growth Foundation. Major editorial contributions were made by Anneke Bot.
Download or read book From Neurons to Neighborhoods written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2000-11-13 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How we raise young children is one of today's most highly personalized and sharply politicized issues, in part because each of us can claim some level of "expertise." The debate has intensified as discoveries about our development-in the womb and in the first months and years-have reached the popular media. How can we use our burgeoning knowledge to assure the well-being of all young children, for their own sake as well as for the sake of our nation? Drawing from new findings, this book presents important conclusions about nature-versus-nurture, the impact of being born into a working family, the effect of politics on programs for children, the costs and benefits of intervention, and other issues. The committee issues a series of challenges to decision makers regarding the quality of child care, issues of racial and ethnic diversity, the integration of children's cognitive and emotional development, and more. Authoritative yet accessible, From Neurons to Neighborhoods presents the evidence about "brain wiring" and how kids learn to speak, think, and regulate their behavior. It examines the effect of the climate-family, child care, community-within which the child grows.
Download or read book Brain Fetal and Infant written by Samuel R. Berenberg and published by Springer. This book was released on 1977 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Symposium written by Netherlands Anatomical Society and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Normal and Abnormal Development of the Human Nervous System written by Ronald J. Lemire and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1975 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Discovering the Brain written by National Academy of Sciences and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The brain ... There is no other part of the human anatomy that is so intriguing. How does it develop and function and why does it sometimes, tragically, degenerate? The answers are complex. In Discovering the Brain, science writer Sandra Ackerman cuts through the complexity to bring this vital topic to the public. The 1990s were declared the "Decade of the Brain" by former President Bush, and the neuroscience community responded with a host of new investigations and conferences. Discovering the Brain is based on the Institute of Medicine conference, Decade of the Brain: Frontiers in Neuroscience and Brain Research. Discovering the Brain is a "field guide" to the brainâ€"an easy-to-read discussion of the brain's physical structure and where functions such as language and music appreciation lie. Ackerman examines: How electrical and chemical signals are conveyed in the brain. The mechanisms by which we see, hear, think, and pay attentionâ€"and how a "gut feeling" actually originates in the brain. Learning and memory retention, including parallels to computer memory and what they might tell us about our own mental capacity. Development of the brain throughout the life span, with a look at the aging brain. Ackerman provides an enlightening chapter on the connection between the brain's physical condition and various mental disorders and notes what progress can realistically be made toward the prevention and treatment of stroke and other ailments. Finally, she explores the potential for major advances during the "Decade of the Brain," with a look at medical imaging techniquesâ€"what various technologies can and cannot tell usâ€"and how the public and private sectors can contribute to continued advances in neuroscience. This highly readable volume will provide the public and policymakersâ€"and many scientists as wellâ€"with a helpful guide to understanding the many discoveries that are sure to be announced throughout the "Decade of the Brain."
Download or read book Studies of Normal and Abnormal Development of the Nervous System written by Werner Lierse and published by S. Karger AG (Switzerland). This book was released on 1981 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Normal and abnormal development of brain and behavior Edited by G B A Stoelinga and J J van der Werfften Bosch written by and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Normal and abnormal development of brain and behaviour written by G. B. A. Stoelinga and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Human Behavior Learning and the Developing Brain written by Donna Coch and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2007-04-24 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading authorities present research on specific clinical problems, including autism, Williams syndrome, learning and language disabilities, ADHD, and issues facing infants of diabetic mothers. In addition, the effects of social stress and maltreatment on brain development and behavior are reviewed. --from publisher description.
Download or read book Mechanisms of Abnormal Development in an Injury induced Model of Cortical Malformations written by Mercedes Paredes and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Malformations of cortical development are frequently associated with severe neurological disorders such as autism, mental retardation, and pediatric cases of intractable epilepsy. Current studies have focused on understanding mechanisms underlying epileptogenesis in these conditions. However, a more general and far-reaching question of how a malformed brain develops remains unanswered. The overall aim of this dissertation was to characterize defects in cortical development that occur in the teratogen-induced model of cortical dysplasia i.e., prenatal methylazoxymethanol (MAM) exposure in the rat. The results established that nodular heterotopias in the hippocampus of MAM-exposed rats arise early in the postnatal period, following a loss of cell adhesion and increased cell death at the cortico-hippocampal junction. In the embryonic brain, we observed a break down of the radial glial scaffold and disruption of prenatal architecture (including elements such as the cortical plate and ventricular zone). In addition, the marginal zone, an already established region, appeared disorganized. The unexpected disorganization of the marginal zone could result from an acute loss of stromal-derived factor-1 (SDF-1). Our results demonstrated that SDF-1 was sufficient and necessary for reelin-(+) cells to localize to the meningeal surface in the MAM brain in vitro . This finding revealed that a global insult (i.e., teratogen exposure) can result in a specific alteration of a soluble factor critical to neurodevelopment (i.e., decreased SDF-1 in the meninges). The normal marginal zone also required SDF-1 for structural maintenance since blocking SDF-1 activity in vitro and in vivo resulted in marginal zone disorganization. From these anatomical studies in MAM-exposed rats, we uncovered specific molecules and steps in the process of abnormal brain development. These findings, at least in some cases, are similar to what was observed in cortical dysplastic tissue obtained from patients with epilepsy e.g., a disruption of the superficial layer (MZ in the MAM-exposed brain and layer I tissue from FCD patients). This works supports the use of animal models to uncover fundamental mechanisms related to how a malformed brain develops. These findings in the MAM-exposed rat brain could provide insight into the processes taking place in patients with malformations of cortical development.
Download or read book Normal and Abnormal Development of Brain and Behaviour Edited by G B A Stoelinga and J J Van Der Werff Ten Bosch written by Jacobus Joh Werff Ten Bosch and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Normal and Pathologic Development of the Human Brain and Spinal Cord written by Maria Da̜mbska and published by John Libbey Eurotext. This book was released on 1999 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a contemporary statement of what is known about morphological development of the normal and abnormal human nervous system and puts into perspective the continued importance of changes that occur in the course of foetal development and how these processes may become defective. The first part of the book deals with the development of the central nervous system (CNS) from a morphological point of view including data from the fields of biochemistry, immunology and genetics. The second part reviews the genetic and nongenetic etiology of abnormal CNS development and discusses throughly all patologic syndromes that are related to disturbances of brain development. With the rapid progress in such modern branches of science as neurochemistry, genetics and molecular biology, this book will be invaluable for researchers working in these fields.
Download or read book Development of the Cerebral Cortex written by Gregory Bock and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1995 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book details the rapidly advancing research on the development of the cerebral cortex. Topics covered include: new physiological data showing patterns in developing cortical organization; abnormalities of cortical development associated with psychiatric disorders; and research on cell identity and regionalization of the cortex.
