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Myelination and demyelination
366 Books received but not fully reviewed:
Cell receptor disorders. -- T. Melnechuk (Ed.) (Western Behavioral Sci. Inst., La Jolla, Calif., 1978, 215 p., U.S. $ 1 0 . 0 0 ) This report includes three types of studies on cell receptors: (1) disorders involving autoimmunity to membrane bound receptors, (2) disorders involving cytosol receptors for steroid hormones and (3) candidate receptor disorders in the brain. The latter section would be of some interest to readers of this Journal since the specific topics are (1) neurotransmitter receptor alterations in Huntington's disease, (2) dopamine receptors in schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease and tardive dyskinesia, ( 3 ) o p i a t e receptors in addiction and (4) endorphins in mental illnesses. EEG is not mentioned in this book.
Enzymes of lipid metabolism. -- S. Gatt, L. Freysz and P. Mandel (Eds.) (Plenum, New York, 1978, 791 p., U.S. $ 71.40) This summary of current research on the enzymology of lipids features a broad coverage of enzymes which metabolize fatty acids (including prostaglandins), neutral glycerides, glycerophosphatides and sphingolipids. For readers of this Journal the section on the enzymatic aspects of the lipid storage diseases would probably be of greatest interest.
Myelination and demyelination. -- J. Palo (Ed.) (Plenum, New York, 1978, 651 p., U.S. $ 59.40) This book represents the proceedings of a symposium held on the topic in Helsinki Finland in August, 1977. The first half of the book is concerned with the biochemical composition and molecular organization of myelin and the second half with the experimental and clinical aspects of demyelination.
BOOK REVIEWS macology, (3) Localization, ( 4 ) V i s u a l System, (5) Uptake, Synthesis and Release, (6) Receptor Binding and (7) Functional and Metabolic Aspects. EEG is not mentioned.
Neuroanatomical research techniques. -- R.T. Robertson (Ed.) (Academic Press, New York, 1978, 443 p., U.S. $ 34.00) This book is an up-to-date presentation of the major neuroanatomical research techniques available today. Section I deals with the preparation of brain tissue and includes an introduction to the microscope, sectioning, staining and contemporary computer techniques. Section II covers techniques often used for study of normal tissue, histochemistry and the use of the electron microscope. Section III explores the intrinsic connections of the nervous system, especially with silver impregnation and also examines autoradiography and electrophysiological mapping. Finally, Section IV reviews the application of neuroanatomical techniques to the major problems in physiological psychology.
Experimental psychology. -- F.J. McGuigan (PrenticeHall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., 1978, 496 p., U.S. $ 25.00) This volume is the third edition of this book and features an important concept missing from much r e s e a r c h - experimental design. Although written for experimental psychologists, clinical neurophysiologists and electroencephalographers could learn a great deal from the chapters on experimental controls, independent and dependent variables, the case of two matched groups, two randomized groups, factorial design, etc.
Neurobiology of the Mauthner ceil. -- D.S. Faber and J. Korn (Eds.) (Raven, New York, 1978, 302 p.,
U.S. $ 25.00) Amino acids as chemical transmitters. -- F. Fonnum (Ed.) (Plenum, New York, 1978, 747 p., U.S. $ 59.40) This large volume represents the proceedings of a NATO Advanced Study Institute on Amino Acids as Chemical Transmitters in August, 1977. The object of the meeting was to renew the present status of amino acids as chemical transmitters, including the discussion of the electrophysiological response, localization, synthesis, release and receptor binding of transmitter candidates. The book is divided into seven parts: (1) Morphology, (2) Etectrophysiological and Neurophar-
Since the discovery of its giant axon in 1859, the Mauthner cell of amphibians has served as a vital model for neurobiologists. This cell is unique within the vertebrate central nervous system because it is identifiable both morphologically and physiologically. This book represents an effort to critically review the basic information on this cell. Chapters include comparative morphology, basic properties, fine structure, developmental studies, behavioral functions and finally the Mauthner cell as a model for multidisciplinary research. EEG is not mentioned in the index.
Cell receptor disorders. -- T. Melnechuk (Ed.) (Western Behavioral Sci. Inst., La Jolla, Calif., 1978, 215 p., U.S. $ 1 0 . 0 0 ) This report includes three types of studies on cell receptors: (1) disorders involving autoimmunity to membrane bound receptors, (2) disorders involving cytosol receptors for steroid hormones and (3) candidate receptor disorders in the brain. The latter section would be of some interest to readers of this Journal since the specific topics are (1) neurotransmitter receptor alterations in Huntington's disease, (2) dopamine receptors in schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease and tardive dyskinesia, ( 3 ) o p i a t e receptors in addiction and (4) endorphins in mental illnesses. EEG is not mentioned in this book.
Enzymes of lipid metabolism. -- S. Gatt, L. Freysz and P. Mandel (Eds.) (Plenum, New York, 1978, 791 p., U.S. $ 71.40) This summary of current research on the enzymology of lipids features a broad coverage of enzymes which metabolize fatty acids (including prostaglandins), neutral glycerides, glycerophosphatides and sphingolipids. For readers of this Journal the section on the enzymatic aspects of the lipid storage diseases would probably be of greatest interest.
Myelination and demyelination. -- J. Palo (Ed.) (Plenum, New York, 1978, 651 p., U.S. $ 59.40) This book represents the proceedings of a symposium held on the topic in Helsinki Finland in August, 1977. The first half of the book is concerned with the biochemical composition and molecular organization of myelin and the second half with the experimental and clinical aspects of demyelination.
BOOK REVIEWS macology, (3) Localization, ( 4 ) V i s u a l System, (5) Uptake, Synthesis and Release, (6) Receptor Binding and (7) Functional and Metabolic Aspects. EEG is not mentioned.
Neuroanatomical research techniques. -- R.T. Robertson (Ed.) (Academic Press, New York, 1978, 443 p., U.S. $ 34.00) This book is an up-to-date presentation of the major neuroanatomical research techniques available today. Section I deals with the preparation of brain tissue and includes an introduction to the microscope, sectioning, staining and contemporary computer techniques. Section II covers techniques often used for study of normal tissue, histochemistry and the use of the electron microscope. Section III explores the intrinsic connections of the nervous system, especially with silver impregnation and also examines autoradiography and electrophysiological mapping. Finally, Section IV reviews the application of neuroanatomical techniques to the major problems in physiological psychology.
Experimental psychology. -- F.J. McGuigan (PrenticeHall, Englewood Cliffs, N.J., 1978, 496 p., U.S. $ 25.00) This volume is the third edition of this book and features an important concept missing from much r e s e a r c h - experimental design. Although written for experimental psychologists, clinical neurophysiologists and electroencephalographers could learn a great deal from the chapters on experimental controls, independent and dependent variables, the case of two matched groups, two randomized groups, factorial design, etc.
Neurobiology of the Mauthner ceil. -- D.S. Faber and J. Korn (Eds.) (Raven, New York, 1978, 302 p.,
U.S. $ 25.00) Amino acids as chemical transmitters. -- F. Fonnum (Ed.) (Plenum, New York, 1978, 747 p., U.S. $ 59.40) This large volume represents the proceedings of a NATO Advanced Study Institute on Amino Acids as Chemical Transmitters in August, 1977. The object of the meeting was to renew the present status of amino acids as chemical transmitters, including the discussion of the electrophysiological response, localization, synthesis, release and receptor binding of transmitter candidates. The book is divided into seven parts: (1) Morphology, (2) Etectrophysiological and Neurophar-
Since the discovery of its giant axon in 1859, the Mauthner cell of amphibians has served as a vital model for neurobiologists. This cell is unique within the vertebrate central nervous system because it is identifiable both morphologically and physiologically. This book represents an effort to critically review the basic information on this cell. Chapters include comparative morphology, basic properties, fine structure, developmental studies, behavioral functions and finally the Mauthner cell as a model for multidisciplinary research. EEG is not mentioned in the index.