The Genetic Basis of Sleep and Sleep Disorders - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 1107041252 ISBN 13 : 9781107041257

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2013

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The first comprehensive book on the subject, The Genetic Basis of Sleep and Sleep Disorders covers detailed reviews of the general principles of genetics and genetic techniques in the study of sleep and sleep disorders. The book contains sections on the genetics of circadian rhythms, of normal sleep and wake states and of sleep homeostasis. There are also sections discussing the role of genetics in the understanding of insomnias, hypersomnias including narcolepsy, parasomnias and sleep-related movement disorders. The final chapter highlights the use of gene therapy in sleep disorders. Written by genetic experts and sleep specialists from around the world, the book is up to date and geared specifically to the needs of both researchers and clinicians with an interest in sleep medicine. This book will be an invaluable resource for sleep specialists, neurologists, geneticists, psychiatrists and psychologists.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Paul Shaw is Associate Professor of Anatomy and Neurobiology at Washington University, St Louis, MO, USA.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1107041252
• ISBN 13: 9781107041257
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 413