Molecular and Genetic Basis of Neurologic and Psychiatric Disease

Author: Roger N. Rosenberg

Publication Date: June 24, 2020

ISBN: 9780128138663, 9780128138670

Language: English

Publisher: Elsevier Science

Summary: Rosenbergs Molecular and Genetic Basis of Neurologic and Psychiatric Disease, Sixth Edition: Volume Two provides a comprehensive introduction and reference to the foundations and practical aspects relevant to the majority of neurologic and psychiatric disease. This updated volume focuses on degenerative disorders, movement disorders, neuro-oncology, neurocutaneous disorders, epilepsy, white matter diseases, neuropathies and neuronopathies, muscle and neuromuscular junction disorders, stroke, psychiatric disease, and a neurologic gene map.

Key Features:

• A favorite of over three generations of students, clinicians and scholars
• Retains and expands on the informative, concise and critical tone of the first edition
• Essential reference for general medical practitioners, neurologists, psychiatrists, geneticists, related professionals, and for the neuroscience and neurology research community at large
• Covers all aspects essential to the practice of neurogenetics to inform clinical diagnosis, treatment and genetic counseling
• Detailed coverage of genomics, animal models and diagnostic methods
• New coverage on evaluating patients with biochemical abnormalities or gene mutations
• New chapters on the pharmacogenomics of epilepsy and the most recent updates in molecular genetics, focusing on neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases

Target Audience:

• General medical practitioners
• Neurologists
• Psychiatrists
• Geneticists
• Neuroscience and neurology research community

Content Highlights:

This comprehensive guide covers a wide range of topics including:

• Neurodegenerative disorders
• Movement disorders
• Neuro-oncology
• Neurocutaneous disorders
• Epilepsy
• White matter diseases
• Neuropathies and neuronopathies
• Muscle and neuromuscular junction disorders
• Stroke
• Psychiatric disease
• Neurologic gene map

Why This Book Matters:

This book is an essential resource for those seeking to understand the genetic and molecular basis of neurologic and psychiatric diseases. It provides a comprehensive overview of the latest research and findings in the field, making it a valuable tool for researchers, clinicians, and students alike.