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Oculomotor control of the eyes is the subject of many research projects, and advances in this field are relevant to understanding motor control in general. Part of the "Progress in Brain Research" series, this volume features reviews on the functional neuroanatomy and connectivity of the brain areas involved in controlling eye movements.

Focuses on three major areas: the role of thalamocortical communication in cognition and attention; the role of the thalamus in communication between cortical areas; and the hypothesis that much or all of the information relayed by thalamus. This volume provides a look at brain structures involved in perception and action.

Volume transmission (VT) constitutes a novel and complementary communication system to classical synaptic transmission. This work describes the mounting evidence that cells of the central nervous system are able to communicate via a host of chemical signals that flow through the extracellular space.

Intended for those who are involved in research and treatment of spinal cord injury, this book contains a compilation of what is known about bladder, cardiovascular, bowel and sexual dysfunction after spinal cord injury, as it relates to the changes within the autonomic nervous system control of these functions.

Provides a multidisciplinary collection of chapters on the cerebellum with topics covering a spectrum from development and molecular neurobiology, cell physiology and plasticity to motor control, system physiology, functional imaging and pathology. This book also gives general concepts in global issues of cerebellar development and functions.

Glaucoma is one of the main causes of blindness throughout the world. It is characterized by death of the retinal ganglion cells, which is associated with loss of the axons making up the optic nerve. This book examines findings regarding glaucoma, including risk factors, diagnosis, clinical monitoring and treatment.

More has been learned about the primary and secondary consequences of spinal cord injury and more is being understood about recovery mechanisms that are intrinsic to the nervous system and that might be further encouraged. While a cure for spinal cord injury remains elusive, this volume aims to convey a sense of progress towards this goal.

Examines major areas of basic and clinical research within neuroscience, as well as emerging and promising subfields. This title explores the history and modern perspective on neurology and neuroscience.

Examines major areas of basic and clinical research within neuroscience, as well as emerging and promising subfields. This title focuses on the neurosciences, neurology, and literature that shows how science and the humanities can come together - and have come together in the past.

Focuses on the applying brain plasticity to advance and recover human ability. This title starts off discussing brain plasticity in the young, adults and old brains with follow on discussions regarding the type of neuroscience-based training that is on offer in impaired child populations as well as discussing the therapeutics involved in adults.

Bringing together advanced research on breathing, emotion and evolution, this book examines areas of basic and clinical research within neuroscience, as well as emerging and promising subfields.

Examines major areas of basic and clinical research within neuroscience, as well as emerging and promising subfields. This title explores the history and offers a modern perspective on Neurology and Neuroscience.