The Routledge Handbook of Second Language Acquisition and Neurolinguistics provides a comprehensive discussion of a wide range of neurocognitive and neurobiological scientific research about learning second or additional languages.
This book presents the 'state of the art' of biomarkers research in neuropsychiatric conditions, from dementia to eating disorders, as well as providing methodological, practical and ethical issues related to the development of biomarkers.
Taking a comprehensive approach in which all aspects of the vagal afferent system are considered, this extensive text reviews the development, neurochemistry, anatomy, biophysics, pharmacology, and physiology of the vagal afferent nerves.
This reference provides detailed coverage of dendritic spines, the fascinating neuronal components that modulate synaptic transmission, development, strength, and plasticity and are involved in the function of multiple areas of the nervous system.
Bringing together recent case studies and insights into current developments, this collection introduces philosophers to a range of experimental methods from neuroscience.
Viral hemorrhagic fevers have captured the imagination of the public and made their way into popular books and movies by virtue of their extreme virulence and mysterious origins.
This illuminating book offers an up-to-date introduction to the psychology of language, exploring aspects of language processing that have previously not been given centre stage such as the role of body and brain, social aspects of language use, and mental models.
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology: Technological Advancements, Applications and Opportunities is an invaluable resource for general and applied researchers who analyze biological data that is generated, at an unprecedented rate, at the global level.
This book departs from the assumption that Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems will provide a maximum advantage by replacing human cognitive processing.
Fragile X and Related Autism Spectrum Disorders, Volume 172 in the International Review on Neurobiology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on The dopamine hypothesis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: a comprehensive analysis of the evidence, A Review of the Use of Psychotropic Medication to Address Challenging Behavior in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Lipid metabolism alterations in fragile X syndrome and other neurodevelopmental disorders, Genesis, modelling and methodological remedies to autism heterogeneity, Toward an Understanding of the Role of the Exposome on Fragile X Phenotypes, Glial-mediated dysregulation of neurodevelopment in Fragile X Syndrome, and more.
This illuminating book offers an up-to-date introduction to the psychology of language, exploring aspects of language processing that have previously not been given centre stage such as the role of body and brain, social aspects of language use, and mental models.
This book presents the 'state of the art' of biomarkers research in neuropsychiatric conditions, from dementia to eating disorders, as well as providing methodological, practical and ethical issues related to the development of biomarkers.
Since their development a decade ago, human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) have revolutionized the study of human disease, given rise to regenerative medicine technologies, and provided exceptional opportunities for pharmacologic research.
This book provides an in-depth review of knowledge of the corpus callosum, called white matter or terra incognita, with emphasis on anatomical, embryological, diagnostics, and surgical features.
Fragile X and Related Autism Spectrum Disorders, Volume 172 in the International Review on Neurobiology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on The dopamine hypothesis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: a comprehensive analysis of the evidence, A Review of the Use of Psychotropic Medication to Address Challenging Behavior in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Lipid metabolism alterations in fragile X syndrome and other neurodevelopmental disorders, Genesis, modelling and methodological remedies to autism heterogeneity, Toward an Understanding of the Role of the Exposome on Fragile X Phenotypes, Glial-mediated dysregulation of neurodevelopment in Fragile X Syndrome, and more.
Since their development a decade ago, human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) have revolutionized the study of human disease, given rise to regenerative medicine technologies, and provided exceptional opportunities for pharmacologic research.
This book reviews the potential effect of diet modification, lipids, and carbohydrate consumptions, vitamin supplementation, antioxidants, and nutraceuticals in the prevention and management of Alzheimer's disease.