| Description |
1 online resource |
| Contents |
Cover -- GLIAL MAN -- Copyright page -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1. The Brain: Neurons, Glial Cells, and Blood Vessels -- 2. Astrocytes: A Key Player in Brain Functions -- 3. Astrocytes and Behavior -- 4. Astrocytes and Neuropsychiatric Disorders -- 5. Towards a Revolution in Neurobiology and the Treatment of Neuropsychiatric Disorders -- Appendix I: Microglia -- Appendix II: Myelin: The Brain's White Matter -- Appendix III: Three Aspects of Brain Design -- Appendix IV: Interneurons and Neurons thatModulate other Neurons -- Appendix V: The Global Neuronal Workspace |
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Appendix VI: Nerve Cells Born from Stem Cells -- List of Figures -- References -- Index |
| Summary |
Understanding glial cells is key to explaining human movement, emotion, and thoughts. This book provides many examples of the decisive role glial cells play in the functioning of the human brain, as well as in neurological and psychiatric pathologies |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on January 19, 2021) |
| Subject |
Neuroglia.
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Brain -- Metabolism
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Brain -- Metabolism
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Neuroglia
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Magistretti, Pierre, 1952- author
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| ISBN |
9780192587015 |
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0192587013 |
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9780191895944 |
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0191895946 |
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9780192587008 |
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0192587005 |
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