Behavioral Neurobiology of Aging
Author | : Marie-Christine Pardon |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 361 |
Release | : 2012-04-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783642238758 |
ISBN-13 | : 3642238750 |
Rating | : 4/5 (58 Downloads) |
Download or read book Behavioral Neurobiology of Aging written by Marie-Christine Pardon and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-04-15 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume discusses the current state of research findings related to healthy brain aging by integrating human clinical studies and translational research in animal models. Several chapters offer a unique overview of successful aging, age-related cognitive decline and its associated structural and functional brain changes, as well as how these changes are influenced by reproductive aging. Insights provided by preclinical studies in mouse models and advanced neuroimaging techniques in humans are also presented.