Author : John T. Schmidt
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128185805
Total Pages : 474 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (281 download)
Book Synopsis Self-organizing Neural Maps: The Retinotectal Map and Mechanisms of Neural Development by : John T. Schmidt
Download or read book Self-organizing Neural Maps: The Retinotectal Map and Mechanisms of Neural Development written by John T. Schmidt and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self-organizing Neural Maps: From Retina to Tectum describes the underlying processes that determine how retinal fibers self-organize into an orderly visual map. The formation of neural maps is a fundamental organizing concept in neurodevelopment that can shed light on developmental mechanisms and the functions of genes elsewhere. The book presents a summary of research in the retinotectal field with an ultimate goal of synthesizing how underlying mechanisms in neural development harmoniously come together to create life. A broad spectrum of neuroscientists and biomedical scientists with differing backgrounds and varied expertise will find this book useful. - Describes the mechanisms relating to the developmental wiring of the retinotectal system - Brings together the state-of-the-art research in axon guidance and neuronal activity mechanisms in map formation - Focuses on topographical maps and inclusion of multiple animal models, from fish to mammals - Explores the molecular guidance and activity dependent cue components involved in neurodevelopment