Animal models of epilepsy; methods and innovations.

9781603272629

Animal models of epilepsy; methods and innovations.

Ed. by Scott C. Baraban.

Humana Press Inc.

2009

272 pages

$139.00

Hardcover

Neuromethods

RC372

Contributing authors for this review of recent advancements in epilepsy research include experts in basic neurobiology, electrophysiology, and genetics, in addition to practicing epilepsy clinicians. The authors, pioneers of the approaches they describe, provide step-by-step protocols and examine several emerging models of epilepsy in mice and in genetically tractable simple species such as fruit flies, worms, tadpoles, and zebrafish. While covering some traditional models, the book also explores the newest innovations, like modeling seizure activity in silica and advanced strategies for seizure detection and gene therapy. B&w and color photos, illustrations, and images are included. The audience for the book includes neuroscientists, neurologists, neurophysiologists, and neurobiologists. Baraban is affiliated with the University of California-San Francisco.

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