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Author Sanes, Dan Harvey.

Title Development of the nervous system / Dan H. Sanes, Thomas A. Reh, William A. Harris
Edition Second edition
Published Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, 2006

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 W'PONDS  573.8 San/Dot 2006  AVAILABLE
Description xiii, 373 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Contents 1. Neural induction -- 2. Polarity and segmentation -- 3. Genesis and migration -- 4. Determination and differentiation -- 5. Axon growth and guidance -- 6. Target selection -- 7. Naturally occurring neuron death -- 8. Synapse formation and function -- 9. Refinement of synaptic connections -- 10. Behavioral development
Summary "Development of the Nervous System presents a broad treatment of the basic principles of neural development as exemplified by key experiments and observations from past and recent times." "The text is organized ontogenically, beginning from the induction of the neural primordium and leading to the emergence of behavior. It covers all the major topics that would form the basis of a comprehensive undergraduate curriculum along the way including the patterning and growth of the nervous system, neuronal determination, axonal navigation and targeting, neuron survival and death, synapse formation and plasticity." "The new text reflects the complete modernization of the field that has been achieved through the use of model organisms, the intensive application of molecular and genetic approaches, and the introduction of new imaging technologies." "Development of the Nervous System is illustrated with color photographs and original drawings. These illustrations, combined with clear, concise writing make this a book that is well suited to students approaching this intriguing field for the first time."--BOOK JACKET
Notes Includes bibliographical references and index
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-360)
Subject Developmental neurophysiology.
Author Harris, William A. (William Anthony)
Reh, Thomas A.
LC no. 2006273457
ISBN 0126186219 (alk. paper)
9780126186215 (alk. paper)