Nanoneuroscience: structural and functional roles of the neuronal cytoskeleton in health and disease

Nanoneuroscience is the study of computationally relevant biomolecules found inside neurons. Because of recent technological advances at the nanometer scale, scientists have at their disposal increasingly better ways to study the brain and the biophysics of its molecules. This book describes how biomolecules contribute to the operations of synapses and perform other computationally relevant functions inside dendrites. These biomolecular operations exponentially expand the mind-brain computer analogy – endowing each neuron with the processing capability reaching that of a supercomputer. Amazingly, the brain contains hundreds of billions of neurons. Presents new ideas that address puzzling openquestions Offers new insights into disorders of mind Uses computer simulationto understand neural processing INDICE: Introduction: The Definition of Nanoneuroscience.- Parts of the Neurons and Nanodevice-Cell Hybrid Structures.- Microtubules as Information Processors: Relevant Electromagnetic Properties.- Microtubules and Actin Filamentsas Transistors in the Brain.- Microtubules in Transport: Using Nanodevices toRepair Damage.- Nanoneuroscience and Disorders of Mind: I Alzheimer’s Disease.- Nanoneuroscience and Disorders of Mind: II Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia.- Open Issues and Future Directions in Nanoneuroscience.

• ISBN: 978-3-642-03583-8
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 136
• Fecha Publicación: 06/11/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés