{"product_id":"the-oxford-handbook-of-invertebrate-neurobiology-9780190456757","title":"The Oxford Handbook of Invertebrate Neurobiology","description":"Invertebrates have proven to be extremely useful model systems for gaining insights into the neural and molecular mechanisms of sensory processing, motor control and higher functions such as feeding behavior, learning and memory, navigation, and social behavior. A major factor in their\u003cbr\u003eenormous contributions to neuroscience is the relative simplicity of invertebrate nervous systems. In addition, some invertebrates, primarily the molluscs, have large cells, which allow analyses to take place at the level of individually identified neurons. Individual neurons can be surgically\u003cbr\u003eremoved and assayed for expression of membrane channels, levels of second messengers, protein phosphorylation, and RNA and protein synthesis. Moreover, peptides and nucleotides can be injected into individual neurons. Other invertebrate model systems such as \u003cem\u003eDrosophila\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCaenorhabditis elegans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eoffer tremendous advantages for obtaining insights into the neuronal bases of behavior through the application of genetic approaches. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eOxford Handbook of Invertebrate Neurobiology\u003c\/em\u003e reviews the many neurobiological principles that have emerged from invertebrate analyses, such as motor pattern generation, mechanisms of synaptic transmission, and learning and memory. It also covers general features of the neurobiology of\u003cbr\u003einvertebrate circadian rhythms, development, and regeneration and reproduction. Some neurobiological phenomena are species-specific and diverse, especially in the domain of the neuronal control of locomotion and camouflage. Thus, separate chapters are provided on the control of swimming in\u003cbr\u003eannelids, crustaea and molluscs, locomotion in hexapods, and camouflage in cephalopods. Unique features of the handbook include chapters that review social behavior and intentionality in invertebrates. A chapter is devoted to summarizing past contributions of invertebrates to the understanding of\u003cbr\u003enervous systems and identifying areas for future studies that will continue to advance that understanding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John H. Byrne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/26\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 776\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 6.90w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780190456757\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn \"Jack\" H. Byrne, PhD is a professor and the June and Virgil Waggoner Chair in the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). He also serves as Director of the Neuroscience Research Center at\u003cbr\u003eUTHealth. Dr. Byrne's research uses a combination of experimental and computational approaches to provide an understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms of learning and memory. He has published as an author, co-author, or co-editor 215 journal articles, 84 book chapters, and 15 books.\u003cbr\u003eIn his editorial capacities, Dr. Byrne has served as Editor in Chief of the journal\u003cem\u003e Learning \u0026amp; Memory\u003c\/em\u003e since 1996, in addition to serving as a member of the editorial boards of publications such as \u003cem\u003eBehavioral Neuroscience\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJournal of Neural Engineering\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJournal of Neurobiology\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJournal of\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNeurophysiology\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJournal of Neuroscience\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePhysiological Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e. Dr. Byrne has also provided service to numerous scientific review and advisory committees, such as study sections of the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, among others. He is an elected fellow of\u003cbr\u003ethe American Association for the Advancement of Science and the recipient of various honors and awards for his research and teaching.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press, USA","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":39929200672883,"sku":"9.78E+12","price":289.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/products\/img_c7406210-5f4f-447d-ae98-ffe503bb5403.jpg?v=1647611114","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/the-oxford-handbook-of-invertebrate-neurobiology-9780190456757","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}