Functional Genomics and Proteomics in the Clinical Neurosciences
Functional Genomics and Proteomics in the Clinical Neurosciences

Author: Scott E. Hemby

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2006-10-09

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 0080465633

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The purpose of this work is to familiarize neuroscientists with the available tools for proteome research and their relative abilities and limitations. To know the identities of the thousands of different proteins in a cell, and the modifications to these proteins, along with how the amounts of both of these change in different conditions would revolutionize biology and medicine. While important strides are being made towards achieving the goal of global mRNA analysis, mRNA is not the functional endpoint of gene expression and mRNA expression may not directly equate with protein expression. There are many potential applications for proteomics in neuroscience: determination of the neuro-proteome, comparative protein expression profiling, post-translational protein modification profiling and mapping protein-protein interactions, to name but a few. Functional Genomics and Proteomics in Clinical Neuroscience will comment on all of these applications, but with an emphasis on protein expression profiling. This book combines the basic methodology of genomics and proteomics with the current applications of such technologies in understanding psychiatric illnesses.* Introduction of basic methodologies in genomics and proteomics and their integration in psychiatry* Development of the text in sections related to methods, application and future directions of these rapidly advancing technologies* Use of actual data to illustrate many principles of functional genomics and proteomics. * Introduction to bioinformatics and database management techniques

Evolution of Translational Omics
Evolution of Translational Omics

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2012-09-13

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0309224187

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Technologies collectively called omics enable simultaneous measurement of an enormous number of biomolecules; for example, genomics investigates thousands of DNA sequences, and proteomics examines large numbers of proteins. Scientists are using these technologies to develop innovative tests to detect disease and to predict a patient's likelihood of responding to specific drugs. Following a recent case involving premature use of omics-based tests in cancer clinical trials at Duke University, the NCI requested that the IOM establish a committee to recommend ways to strengthen omics-based test development and evaluation. This report identifies best practices to enhance development, evaluation, and translation of omics-based tests while simultaneously reinforcing steps to ensure that these tests are appropriately assessed for scientific validity before they are used to guide patient treatment in clinical trials.

Functional Genomics
Functional Genomics

Author: Stephen P. Hunt

Publisher: Practical Approach

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 0199637741

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Functional genomics: approaches and methodologies (F. J. Livesey, S . P. Hunt). Construction and screening of a subtractive cDNA library (A. N. Akopian, J. N. Wood). Differential display analysis of alteration in gene expression (Y.-J. Cho, P. Liang). Representational difference analysis of cDNA (M. Humbank, D. G. Schatz). Identification of differentially expressed genes by suppression subtractive hybridization (S. Desai, J. Hill, S. Trelogan, L. Diatchenko, P. D. Siebert). Gene expression analysis by cDNA microarrays (S. Mousses, M. L. Bittner, Y. Chen, R. Dougherty, A. Baxevanis, P. S. Meltzer, J. M. Trent). SADE: a microassay for serial analysis of gene expression (L. Cheval, B. Virlon, J.-M. Elalouf). Analysis of gene expression in single cells using three prime end amplification PCR (T. C. Freeman, A. K. Dixon, K. Lee, P. J. Richardson). Analysis of gene expression by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis (A. M. Tolkovsky). Proteome research: methods for protein characterization (I. Humphery-Smith, M. A. Ward). List of suppliers. Index.

Neuroscience Biomarkers and Biosignatures
Neuroscience Biomarkers and Biosignatures

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2008-01-08

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 0309178282

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Biomarkers, or biological markers, are quantitative measurements that offer researchers and clinicians valuable insight into diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for many disorders and diseases. A major goal in neuroscience medical research is establishing biomarkers for disorders of the nervous system. Given the promising potential and necessity for neuroscience biomarkers, the Institute of Medicine Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders convened a public workshop and released the workshop summary entitled Neuroscience Biomarkers and Biosignatures: Converging Technologies, Emerging Partnerships. The workshop brought together experts from multiple areas to discuss the most promising and practical arenas in neuroscience in which biomarkers will have the greatest impact. The main objective of the workshop was to identify and discuss biomarker targets that are not currently being aggressively pursued but that could have the greatest near-term impact on the rate at which new treatments are brought forward for psychiatric and neurological disorders.

Serotonin-Dopamine Interaction: Experimental Evidence and Therapeutic Relevance
Serotonin-Dopamine Interaction: Experimental Evidence and Therapeutic Relevance

Author: Giuseppe Di Giovanni

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2008-11-11

Total Pages: 682

ISBN-13: 0444532358

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This book provides a unique and timely multidisciplinary synthesis of our current knowledge of the anatomy, pharmacology, physiology and behavioral data of the serotonin (5-HT)-dopamine (DA) interactions. Central serotonergic and dopaminergic systems play a critical role in the regulation of normal and abnormal behaviors. Moreover, recent evidence suggests that the dysfunction of the DA and 5-HT neurotransmitter systems contribute to various mental disorders including depression, schizophrenia, drug addiction and Parkinson's disease. This extremely important topic is of wide interest within the scientific community, with relevance not only to specialists but also to general practitioners and students. The book provides a valuable contribution to the debate on new pharmacological approaches for several psychopathological states, with contributions from expert neuroscientists and pharmacologists who comprehensively survey the most significant currently active areas of dopamine/serotonin interactions. * Provides an understanding of the interaction between Serotonin and Dopamine. * Appeals equally to specialists, general practitioners, students and researchers. * Contributes to the debate on new pharmacological approaches to several psychopathological states * Gives a comprehensive anatomical description plus the physiology and pharmacology of dopaminergic and serotonergic systems * Singles out neuropsychiatric and suggests new therapeutic approaches.

Medical and Health Genomics
Medical and Health Genomics

Author: Dhavendra Kumar

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2016-06-04

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 0127999221

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Medical and Health Genomics provides concise and evidence-based technical and practical information on the applied and translational aspects of genome sciences and the technologies related to non-clinical medicine and public health. Coverage is based on evolving paradigms of genomic medicine—in particular, the relation to public and population health genomics now being rapidly incorporated in health management and administration, with further implications for clinical population and disease management. - Provides extensive coverage of the emergent field of health genomics and its huge relevance to healthcare management - Presents user-friendly language accompanied by explanatory diagrams, figures, and many references for further study - Covers the applied, but non-clinical, sciences across disease discovery, genetic analysis, genetic screening, and prevention and management - Details the impact of clinical genomics across a diverse array of public and community health issues, and within a variety of global healthcare systems

Cultural Neuroscience: Cultural Influences on Brain Function
Cultural Neuroscience: Cultural Influences on Brain Function

Author: Juan Y. Chiao

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2009-11-25

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 0080952216

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This volume presents recent empirical advances using neuroscience techniques to investigate how culture influences neural processes underlying a wide range of human abilities, from perception and scene processing to memory and social cognition. It also highlights the theoretical and methodological issues with conducting cultural neuroscience research. Section I provides diverse theoretical perspectives on how culture and biology interact are represented. Sections II –VI is to demonstrate how cultural values, beliefs, practices and experience affect neural systems underlying a wide range of human behavior from perception and cognition to emotion, social cognition and decision-making. The final section presents arguments for integrating the study of culture and the human brain by providing an explicit articulation of how the study of culture can inform the study of the brain and vice versa.

The Fine Arts, Neurology, and Neuroscience
The Fine Arts, Neurology, and Neuroscience

Author:

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2013-09-12

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 0444632883

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This volume on neuroscience, neurology, and the fine arts brings several disciplines together. It presents current thoughts and modern examples about how science, medicine and the arts have interacted in the past and are still converging. This volume specifically explores the history and modern perspective on neurology and neuroscience. - This volume explores the history and modern perspective on neurology and neuroscience

Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics

Author: Jonathan Pevsner

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2005-03-04

Total Pages: 792

ISBN-13: 0471459178

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Wiley is proud to announce the publication of the first ever broad-based textbook introduction to Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics by a trained biologist, experienced researcher, and award-winning instructor. In this new text, author Jonathan Pevsner, winner of the 2001 Johns Hopkins University "Teacher of the Year" award, explains problem-solving using bioinformatic approaches using real examples such as breast cancer, HIV-1, and retinal-binding protein throughout. His book includes 375 figures and over 170 tables. Each chapter includes: Problems, discussion of Pitfalls, Boxes explaining key techniques and math/stats principles, Summary, Recommended Reading list, and URLs for freely available software. The text is suitable for professionals and students at every level, including those with little to no background in computer science.