Provides a highly visual, readily accessible introduction to the main events that occur during neural development and their mechanisms
Building Brains: An Introduction to Neural Development, 2nd Edition describes how brains construct themselves, from simple beginnings in the early embryo to become the most complex living structures on the planet. It explains how cells first become neural, how their proliferation is controlled, what regulates the types of neural cells they become, how neurons connect to each other, how these connections are later refined under the influence of neural activity, and why some neurons normally die. This student-friendly guide stresses and justifies the generally-held belief that a greater knowledge of how nervous systems construct themselves will help us find new ways of treating diseases of the nervous system that are thought to originate from faulty development, such as autism spectrum disorders, epilepsy, and schizophrenia.
A concise, illustrated guide focusing on core elements and emphasizing common principles of developmental mechanisms, supplemented by suggestions for further reading
Text boxes provide detail on major advances, issues of particular uncertainty or controversy, and examples of human diseases that result from abnormal development
Introduces the methods for studying neural development, allowing the reader to understand the main evidence underlying research advances
Offers a balanced mammalian/non-mammalian perspective (and emphasizes mechanisms that are conserved across species), drawing on examples from model organisms like the fruit fly, nematode worm, frog, zebrafish, chick, mouse and human
Associated Website includes all the figures from the textbook and explanatory movies
Filled with full-colorartwork that reinforces important concepts; an extensive glossary and definitions that help readers from different backgrounds; and chapter summaries that stress important points and aid revision, Building Brains: An Introduction to Neural Development, 2nd Edition is perfect for undergraduate students and postgraduates who may not have a background in neuroscience and/or molecular genetics.
"This elegant book ranges with ease and authority over the vast field of developmental neuroscience. This excellent textbook should be on the shelf of every neuroscientist, as well as on the reading list of every neuroscience student." --Sir Colin Blakemore, Oxford University
"With an extensive use of clear and colorful illustrations, this book makes accessible to undergraduates the beauty and complexity of neural development. The book fills a void in undergraduate neuroscience curricula." --Professor Mark Bear, Picower Institute, MIT.
Highly Commended, British Medical Association Medical Book Awards 2012
Published with the New York Academy of Sciences
Автор: Moore, John H. Davis, Christopher C. Coplan, Micha Название: Building scientific apparatus ISBN: 0521878586 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780521878586 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 17107.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Unrivalled in its completeness, this guide to the design and construction of scientific apparatus is essential reading for all scientists and students in physical, chemical and biological sciences, and engineering. Detectors, low-temperature measurements, and high-pressure apparatus, updated engineering specifications, are all new to this edition.
Provides a highly visual, readily accessible introduction to the main events that occur during neural development and their mechanisms
Building Brains: An Introduction to Neural Development, 2nd Edition describes how brains construct themselves, from simple beginnings in the early embryo to become the most complex living structures on the planet. It explains how cells first become neural, how their proliferation is controlled, what regulates the types of neural cells they become, how neurons connect to each other, how these connections are later refined under the influence of neural activity, and why some neurons normally die. This student-friendly guide stresses and justifies the generally-held belief that a greater knowledge of how nervous systems construct themselves will help us find new ways of treating diseases of the nervous system that are thought to originate from faulty development, such as autism spectrum disorders, epilepsy, and schizophrenia.
A concise, illustrated guide focusing on core elements and emphasizing common principles of developmental mechanisms, supplemented by suggestions for further reading
Text boxes provide detail on major advances, issues of particular uncertainty or controversy, and examples of human diseases that result from abnormal development
Introduces the methods for studying neural development, allowing the reader to understand the main evidence underlying research advances
Offers a balanced mammalian/non-mammalian perspective (and emphasizes mechanisms that are conserved across species), drawing on examples from model organisms like the fruit fly, nematode worm, frog, zebrafish, chick, mouse and human
Associated Website includes all the figures from the textbook and explanatory movies
Filled with full-colorartwork that reinforces important concepts; an extensive glossary and definitions that help readers from different backgrounds; and chapter summaries that stress important points and aid revision, Building Brains: An Introduction to Neural Development, 2nd Edition is perfect for undergraduate students and postgraduates who may not have a background in neuroscience and/or molecular genetics.
"This elegant book ranges with ease and authority over the vast field of developmental neuroscience. This excellent textbook should be on the shelf of every neuroscientist, as well as on the reading list of every neuroscience student." --Sir Colin Blakemore, Oxford University
"With an extensive use of clear and colorful illustrations, this book makes accessible to undergraduates the beauty and complexity of neural development. The book fills a void in undergraduate neuroscience curricula." --Professor Mark Bear, Picower Institute, MIT.
Highly Commended, British Medical Association Medical Book Awards 2012
Published with the New York Academy of Sciences
Автор: Watch, Daniel D. Kliment, Stephen A. Perkins & Wil Название: Building type basics for research laboratories ISBN: 047016333X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780470163337 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 9504.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Covers the design of research laboratories, with the practical information necessary to meet the construction and renovation needs of this complex industry. This volume addresses laboratory construction in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, and offers information for post-9/11 research needs and trends, including the International Building Codes.
Автор: Perkins Название: Building Type Basics for Senior Living, 2nd Edition ISBN: 111800745X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781118007457 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 12189.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Building Type Basics for Senior Living is the definitive guide to the architectural and interior design of senior living homes, including assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.
Автор: Furmston Название: Building Contract Casebook, 5th Edition ISBN: 0470655925 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780470655924 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 17258.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The interaction between general principles and the provisions of the standard building and construction contracts is a central feature of construction law.
Описание: Solar Energy is an authoritative reference on the design of solar energy systems in building projects, with applications, operating principles, and simple tools for the construction, engineering, and design professional.
Автор: Allen Название: Building Technology Transfer within Research Universities ISBN: 0521876532 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780521876537 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 12355.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: A group of academic thought-leaders in the field of technology transfer analyze critically the factors which lie behind success-oriented entrepreneurial start-up cultures on university campuses. Using a series of case studies, the contributors develop and share a model that universities can adopt for successful academic entrepreneurship.
Автор: Speight, James G. Название: Handbook of hydraulic fracturing ISBN: 1118672992 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781118672990 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 24069.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Presents an up-to-date description of current and new hydraulic fracturing processes Hydraulic fracturing has opened access to vast domestic reserves of natural gas that could provide an important stepping stone to a clean energy future. When used in
Автор: Cook David Название: Intermediate robot building ISBN: 1430227540 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781430227540 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 6288.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Intermediate Robot Building, Second Edition offers you the kind of real-world knowledge that only renowned author David Cook can offer. In this book, you`ll learn the value of a robot heartbeat and the purpose of the wavy lines in photocells.
Автор: Tang Ming Название: Parametric Building Design Using Autodesk Maya ISBN: 041564447X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415644471 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 7348.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Including case studies from Zaha Hadid Architects, Greg Lynn Form, Gage Clemenceau Architects, Tang & Yang Architects, as well as step by step exercises, and demonstration projects; and crucially a fantastic online resource which includes video tutorials, scripts, and Maya source files, this book explores the application of Autodesk Maya in the design process.
Автор: Theodossopoulos Dimitris Название: Structural Design in Building Conservation ISBN: 0415479460 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415479462 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 8726.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
No building is properly conserved if it is not structurally sound. Consequently architects, engineers and conservation officers need an adequate grounding in the technology as well as in the materials and the historic origins of the building.
Structural interventions to historic buildings are however an integral part of the effort to select and update their design, historic and cultural values. "Structural Design in Building Conservation" deals with such design issues and shows how technical choices integrate with the planning and architectural outcomes in a conservation project. It brings together theory with current conservation technology, discussing the possibilities of structural details and strategies in architectural expression and is particularly directed at students of architectural conservation technology and practising engineers and architects.
Central to this outline is the discussion of case studies, which is organised around themes like addition of roofs, requalification of space, strengthening and re-use of fabric, repristination, additions, completions, stiffness adjustments, correction of past mistakes etc. and the reader is encouraged to appraise directly the solutions.
The book introduces the philosophy of structural interventions within the range of conservation theories and discusses practices in various European countries. It then outlines the main types of strengthening, repairs and interventions in terms of building types and the structural nature of the main elements to be strengthened (linear structures, frames, plates and shells). Significant case studies are presented that cover a very wide range of historic types and conversions, not only monumental masonry structures like neoclassic buildings, major temples, churches, public buildings, and museums, but also more utilitarian structures like historic mills, early reinforced concrete structures and vaulting types.
Описание: Through critical readings of fiction by celebrated Puerto Rican writers and by little-known intellectual women and workers, Zilkia Janer offers insights into the relationship between nationalism and colonialism.
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