Mechanisms and Genetics of Neurodevelopmental Cognitive Disorders connects neurodevelopment with genetics and behavior to better understand the underlying factors to cognitive neurodevelopmental disorders. The book focuses on mechanisms of disease and follows the development of specific brain regions, functions, and gene expression to causes and processes in autism, attention deficit disorder, and learning disabilities. Topics include brain mapping, brain plasticity, epigenetics, neuroimmunology and many other factors that influence the development of these diseases. This book will promote understanding of recent investigations and developments related to brain development from fetal life onwards with specific relevance to neurodevelopmental cognitive disorders and conditions. This is an essential reference for anyone who is looking to learn more about different aspects of neurodevelopment and emerging concepts in psychiatric disorders.

Book Information
ISBN 9780128219133
Author Moyra Smith
Format Paperback
Page Count 300
Imprint Academic Press Inc
Publisher Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Weight(grams) 191g