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Neuroendocrinology
The Normal Neuroendocrine System
Neuroendocrinology
Neuroendocrinology is a discipline which originated about 50 years ago as a branch of Endocrinology and that is now strictly linked to neuroscience.
Volumes in Progress in Brain Research
Volumes 181 and 182 of Progress in Brain Research provide a rapid view of the major points presently discussed at biological and clinical levels.
Contributors and Techniques
The chapters have been written by top scientists who are directly involved in basic or clinical research and who use the most sophisticated biotechnological techniques.
Topics Covered
The volumes cover the role of genetics in many endocrine-related events, like neuroendocrinological diseases and endocrine dependent cancers (prostate, breast, etc.). Interesting information is also provided on possible treatments of neurodegenerative brain diseases (e.g., Alzheimer and similar syndromes).
Research and References
The best researchers in the field provide their conclusions in the context of the latest experimental results. Chapters are extensively referenced to provide readers with a comprehensive list of resources on the topics covered.
Audience
Of great value for researchers and experts, but also for students as a background reference.