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Molecular neurobiology
BOOK REVIEWS The neural basis of oral and facial function. -- R. Dubner, B.J. Sessle and A.T. Storey (Plenum, New York, 1978, 483 p., U.S. $45.00) This volume offers a fully integrated examination of the sensory and m o to r neural mechanisms of the face, mouth, pharynx and larynx. The major emphasis is on basic research; however, when possible, correlations are made between these findings and clinical problems in medicine and dentistry. Chapters of especial interest to readers of this journal are those on pain, temperature, touch, peripheral components of m o t o r control and neurotrophic and autonomic functions. Finally, this book includes an excellent discussion of the Melzack and Wall theory. EEG is not mentioned in the index.
97 atlas of this area of the rat (Bleier et al.). Golgi anato m y (Millhouse) and exquisite pictures of the blood supply (Ambach and Palkovits) follow. The last 4 sections are of special interest to readers of this Journal. Neural connections by Palkovits and Zaborszky and anatomical organization of monoamine- and acetylcholinesterase-containing neuronal systems in the vertebrate hypothalamus (Parent) are well done. Sutin and McBride's section on limbic and brain stem connections of the hypothalamus and Renaud's section on neurophysiology and neuropharmacology complete this outstanding volume. Chemical signals. Vertebrates and aquatic invertebrates. -- D. Muller-Schwarze and R.M. Silverstein (Eds.) (Plenum, New York, 1980, 4 4 5 p . , U.S.
$ 39.50)
Molecular neurobiology. -- G. Guroff (M. Dekker,
New York, 1980, 571 p., U.S, $ 53.50) This book is intended to serve as an outline for a course in contemporary neurochemistry for students with a background in general biochemistry. Four major divisions are seen: (1) biochemical cytology of nerve and brain (with special emphasis on the myelin sheath), (2) metabolism and function (heavily weighted toward the amino acids), (3) chemical physiology of nerve and brain (with interesting sections on the effect of drugs on brain metabolism, but only 15 lines on anticonvulsants) and (4) recent developments (including chapters on axonal flow, benzodiazepine receptor and 2-deoxyglucose methodology and therefore of interest to readers of this Journal). The EEG is mentioned with reference to argininosuccinic aciduria, cobalt, GABA, hyperlysinemia, hypervalinemia, hypoglycemia, ketotic hyperglycinemia and also in phenylketonuria. Handbook of the hypothalamus. Vol. I. Anatomy of the hypothalamus. -- P.J. Morgane and J. Panksepp (Eds.) (Dekker, New York, 1979, 756 p., SFr.288) This handbook is designed to be the most comprehensive treatise on the structure of the hypothalamus in its relationship with the rest of the brain and likely succeeds in this goal. Volume I emphasizes the systems-of-circuits approach to the morphology of this portion of the brain and provides a comprehensive, anatomical mapping to be used for future physiological and behavioral studies. The first two sections deal with historical and modern concepts of hypothalamic organization and function (Morgane) and the development of the hypothalamus in mammals, emphasizing its morphological position during ontogenesis (Keyser). The next section is a useful cytoarchitectonic
This book focuses on 4 areas of research: (1) field studies done under naturalistic conditions, (2) the study of the physiology of the vomeronasal organ, (3) behavioral functions and chemical nature of primary pheromones, and (4)chemical isolation and identification of mammalian pheromones. EEG is not mentioned. Handbook of biological psychiatry. Part I. Disciplines relevant to biological psychiatry. -- H.M. van Praag, M.H. Lader, O.J. Rafaelsen and E.J. Sachar (Eds.) (M. Dekker, New York, 1979, 429 p., SFr. 100) This handbook attempts to summarize and evaluate over 20 years of brain and behavior research with special reference to its relevance for the psychiatric and neurological patient. P a t t i , the present volume, describes the numerous disciplines from which biological psychiatry derives its methodology and amasses its data, including experimental psychology, epidemiology, ethology, child development, genetics and animal models. One of the best chapters is on Statistics by B. Andersen. EEG is mentioned only twice as ~ne of the measuring devices used in psychiatry. A stereotaxic atlas of the rat brain (2nd edition). -L.J. PeUegrino, A.S. Pellegrino and A.J. Cushman (Plenum, New York, 1979, 123 p., U.S. $ 22.50) The first edition of this atlas was published in 1967. This second edition was prepared with the hope that its usefulness would be enhanced by the addition of coronal sections, extending caudally to include the entire brain stem and cerebellum, and also by the inclusion of a full set of sagittal sections. The atlas consists mainly of photographs and related drawings designating all the relevant structures within each section. The photographs are excellent in quality and the drawings are clear.
97 atlas of this area of the rat (Bleier et al.). Golgi anato m y (Millhouse) and exquisite pictures of the blood supply (Ambach and Palkovits) follow. The last 4 sections are of special interest to readers of this Journal. Neural connections by Palkovits and Zaborszky and anatomical organization of monoamine- and acetylcholinesterase-containing neuronal systems in the vertebrate hypothalamus (Parent) are well done. Sutin and McBride's section on limbic and brain stem connections of the hypothalamus and Renaud's section on neurophysiology and neuropharmacology complete this outstanding volume. Chemical signals. Vertebrates and aquatic invertebrates. -- D. Muller-Schwarze and R.M. Silverstein (Eds.) (Plenum, New York, 1980, 4 4 5 p . , U.S.
$ 39.50)
Molecular neurobiology. -- G. Guroff (M. Dekker,
New York, 1980, 571 p., U.S, $ 53.50) This book is intended to serve as an outline for a course in contemporary neurochemistry for students with a background in general biochemistry. Four major divisions are seen: (1) biochemical cytology of nerve and brain (with special emphasis on the myelin sheath), (2) metabolism and function (heavily weighted toward the amino acids), (3) chemical physiology of nerve and brain (with interesting sections on the effect of drugs on brain metabolism, but only 15 lines on anticonvulsants) and (4) recent developments (including chapters on axonal flow, benzodiazepine receptor and 2-deoxyglucose methodology and therefore of interest to readers of this Journal). The EEG is mentioned with reference to argininosuccinic aciduria, cobalt, GABA, hyperlysinemia, hypervalinemia, hypoglycemia, ketotic hyperglycinemia and also in phenylketonuria. Handbook of the hypothalamus. Vol. I. Anatomy of the hypothalamus. -- P.J. Morgane and J. Panksepp (Eds.) (Dekker, New York, 1979, 756 p., SFr.288) This handbook is designed to be the most comprehensive treatise on the structure of the hypothalamus in its relationship with the rest of the brain and likely succeeds in this goal. Volume I emphasizes the systems-of-circuits approach to the morphology of this portion of the brain and provides a comprehensive, anatomical mapping to be used for future physiological and behavioral studies. The first two sections deal with historical and modern concepts of hypothalamic organization and function (Morgane) and the development of the hypothalamus in mammals, emphasizing its morphological position during ontogenesis (Keyser). The next section is a useful cytoarchitectonic
This book focuses on 4 areas of research: (1) field studies done under naturalistic conditions, (2) the study of the physiology of the vomeronasal organ, (3) behavioral functions and chemical nature of primary pheromones, and (4)chemical isolation and identification of mammalian pheromones. EEG is not mentioned. Handbook of biological psychiatry. Part I. Disciplines relevant to biological psychiatry. -- H.M. van Praag, M.H. Lader, O.J. Rafaelsen and E.J. Sachar (Eds.) (M. Dekker, New York, 1979, 429 p., SFr. 100) This handbook attempts to summarize and evaluate over 20 years of brain and behavior research with special reference to its relevance for the psychiatric and neurological patient. P a t t i , the present volume, describes the numerous disciplines from which biological psychiatry derives its methodology and amasses its data, including experimental psychology, epidemiology, ethology, child development, genetics and animal models. One of the best chapters is on Statistics by B. Andersen. EEG is mentioned only twice as ~ne of the measuring devices used in psychiatry. A stereotaxic atlas of the rat brain (2nd edition). -L.J. PeUegrino, A.S. Pellegrino and A.J. Cushman (Plenum, New York, 1979, 123 p., U.S. $ 22.50) The first edition of this atlas was published in 1967. This second edition was prepared with the hope that its usefulness would be enhanced by the addition of coronal sections, extending caudally to include the entire brain stem and cerebellum, and also by the inclusion of a full set of sagittal sections. The atlas consists mainly of photographs and related drawings designating all the relevant structures within each section. The photographs are excellent in quality and the drawings are clear.