Novel Trends in Brain Science (eBook)

Brain Imaging, Learning and Memory, Stress and Fear, and Pain

Minoru Onozuka, Yen Chen-Tung (Herausgeber)

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2008 | 2008
X, 254 Seiten
Springer Tokyo (Verlag)
978-4-431-73242-6 (ISBN)

Infos

With the development of neural science, knowledge of the molecules and neurons that comprise the brain has increased exponentially in the past two decades. In this book, leading neuroscientists from Japan and Taiwan describe the latest and most relevant research in brain science, including state-of-the-art brain-imaging technologies. They also discuss learning, memory, emotions, and pain. An entirely new and unique field of study is introduced in the learning and memory section.

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An enormous number of neurons in the brain form neural circuits by creating s- aptic bonds with other neurons. Many of those circuits come together and function as a system. To clarify the function of the human brain, a study needs to be dev- oped as a whole, not merely at the molecular, cellular, or systemic level. With the development of neural science, knowledge of the molecules and neurons that comprise the brain has increased exponentially in the last two decades. The mysteries of human brain function are being solved in sequence with the use of the latest medical technologies such as PET, fMRI, MEG, and TEM, and in this way, research in neural science is making rapid progress. Springer Japan has given me the opportunity to publish this book, Novel Trends in Brain Science, which introduces the most important and latest knowledge in neural science on brain function imaging, learning, memory, emotions, and pain. In particular, the relationship between well-developed oral cavities and highly advanced brain function is an extremely new and unique area of study and is expected to become an entirely new ? eld. As of 2006, two Japanese-Taiwanese joint conferences on neural science have been held, in Gifu Prefecture (Japan) last year and in Taipei this year. In this book I have collected original research introduced by neuroscientists representing both countries at those conferences, and I am con? dent that the work brought together here will promote further research on the human brain.

Inhalt

Preface 5
Contents 6
List of Contributors 8
Main Focus 9
Brain Imaging 10
Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Neuroimaging 11
Overview of MR Diffusion Tensor Imaging and Spatially Normalized FDG- PET for Diffuse Axonal Injury Patients with Cognitive Impairments 31
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Cognitive Brain Research 42
Spectral Analysis of fMRI Signal and Noise 68
Magnetoencephalography: Basic Theory and Estimation Techniques of Working Brain Activity 82
Related Topics 99
Learning and Memory 100
Interactions Between Chewing and Brain Activity in Humans 101
Involvement of Dysfunctional Mastication in Cognitive System De . cits in the Mouse 116
Cellular and Molecular Aspects of Short-Term and Long- Term Memory from Molluscan Systems 131
Role of the Noradrenergic System in Synaptic Plasticity in the Hippocampus 149
Stress and Fear 165
Involvement of the Amygdala in Two Different Forms of the Inhibitory Avoidance Task 166
Bruxism and Stress Relief 182
Pain 200
Muscular Pain Mechanisms: Brief Review with Special Consideration of Delayed- Onset Muscle Soreness 201
ASIC3 and Muscle Pain 223
Tail Region of the Primary Somatosensory Cortex and Its Relation to Pain Function 231
Key Word Index 251

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.8.2008
• Zusatzinfo: X, 254 p. 101 illus., 26 illus. in color.
• Verlagsort: Tokyo
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Neurologie
• Themenwelt: Studium ► 1. Studienabschnitt (Vorklinik) ► Biochemie / Molekularbiologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Humanbiologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie
• Schlagworte: brain • brain imaging • Cortex • functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) • Magnetic Resonance • Magnetic Resonance Imaging • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) • Memory • Muscle • neuroimaging • neurons • Transcranial magnetic stimulation
• ISBN-10: 4-431-73242-X / 443173242X
• ISBN-13: 978-4-431-73242-6 / 9784431732426