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Published:
April 14, 2014

Neurobiology For Dummies

Overview

An essential guide to help you demystify the complex topic of neurobiology and jump into this fascinating scientific field

Neurobiology is a notoriously difficult subject, but Neurobiology For Dummies explains the essentials in terms anyone can understand. This fun and accessible book covers the fundamentals, covering the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nervous system. Students in fields like neuroscience and pharmacology will get a complete overview of the molecular and cellular mechanisms of the nervous system, making it easier to complete coursework and pass exams in introductory neurobiology courses. In this updated edition, fresh examples highlight the latest research, so you'll be prepared with a current understanding of the science. Whatever your ultimate career destination, this Dummies guide will help you get neurobiology under your belt.

  • Get easy-to-understand explanations of complex topics in neurobiology
  • Understand the latest breakthroughs in neurological disease treatments
  • Learn about the fascinating ways that the brain and body are interconnected
  • Supplement your neurobiology textbook and prepare for your exam

This is the perfect resource for students majoring in neuroscience, biology, cognitive science, medicine, and beyond. With Neurobiology For Dummies as a supplement, you can sail through any introductory neurobiology course.

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About The Author

Frank Amthor, PhD is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University at Alabama. He was an NIH-supported researcher for more than 20 years and published more than 100 journal articles, book chapters, and conference abstracts. Anne B. Theibert, PhD is Professor of Neurobiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She directed an NIH-funded research laboratory for 18 years and has published numerous research articles and book chapters with a focus on cellular, molecular, and developmental neurobiology.

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neurobiology for dummies

CHEAT SHEET

Neurobiology has all kinds of real-world (and not so real-world) applications. From curing paralysis to the possibility of cyborgs, neurobiology has answers to many fascinating questions this Cheat Sheet addresses.How can paralysis be cured?Paralysis has multiple causes. The part of the brain that controls movement can be damaged, such as from a stroke.

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If you’re a neurobiology student, or you’re thinking about pursuing a PhD in neurobiology, you may be wondering what people do with PhDs after graduation. (If you’re not wondering this yourself, you can bet your parents are.) Here’s a list of ten careers for people who’ve studied neurobiology. Conducting academic research Most graduate students in areas related to neurobiology are trained as academic researchers.
Most blindness is due to the death of photoreceptors in the retina, such as in retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration. Another leading cause of blindness is death of retinal ganglion cells from glaucoma. Damage can also occur in the visual pathways to the neocortex, or to the occipital lobe of the neocortex, can produce different kinds of blindness.
Every day, another genetic anomaly underlying a mental illness makes the headlines. Evidence of serotonin (a neurotransmitter) disorders has led to the widespread use of prescription medications such as Prozac and other SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). Many people aren’t comfortable with this trend and similar ones, like prescribing Ritalin to children for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Neurobiology has all kinds of real-world (and not so real-world) applications. From curing paralysis to the possibility of cyborgs, neurobiology has answers to many fascinating questions this Cheat Sheet addresses.How can paralysis be cured?Paralysis has multiple causes. The part of the brain that controls movement can be damaged, such as from a stroke.
People often ask where consciousness is in the brain, but that question is problematic. The question assumes that consciousness is some special entity embedded within the nervous system. This assumption is a descendent of the philosophical position of dualism promoted by Descartes, who believed that all the body and most of the human brain were material substances like that of any animal, but the soul that contained human consciousness resided in a special place (the pineal gland for Descartes, because it is one of the very few unpaired brain structures).
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