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Regulation of Gene Expression and Brain Function

By Paul J. Harrison (auth.) , Dr. Paul J. Harrison (eds.)

Book information

Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
Year
1994
ISBN
978-3-540-57156-8, 978-3-642-78458-3
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-78458-3
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5729710 bytes)
Series
Basic and Clinical Aspects of Neuroscience 6
Edition
1
Pages
64\70
Time added
2013-12-12 02:00:00
Neurosciences

Description

Gene expression converts the information coded by our genes into proteins. These determine the structure and function of an organ such as the brain. Itis therefore an essential process, linking molecular genetics with neurochemistry and behavioral neuroscience. This volume presents a didactic approach to the understanding of the basic processes of gene expression and their involvement in certain brain diseases, such asAlzheimer's disease and schizophrenia. Generously illustrated, the contributions provide a valuable outline of this key aspect of molecular neurobiology and clinical neuroscience.

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