The Genetic Basis of Sleep and Sleep Disorders - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1107041252 ISBN 13: 9781107041257

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2013

Synopsis

The first comprehensive book on the subject, The Genetic Basis of Sleep and Sleep Disorders covers detailed reviews of the general principles of genetics and genetic techniques in the study of sleep and sleep disorders. The book contains sections on the genetics of circadian rhythms, of normal sleep and wake states and of sleep homeostasis. There are also sections discussing the role of genetics in the understanding of insomnias, hypersomnias including narcolepsy, parasomnias and sleep-related movement disorders. The final chapter highlights the use of gene therapy in sleep disorders. Written by genetic experts and sleep specialists from around the world, the book is up to date and geared specifically to the needs of both researchers and clinicians with an interest in sleep medicine. This book will be an invaluable resource for sleep specialists, neurologists, geneticists, psychiatrists and psychologists.

About this title

Book Description:

The first comprehensive book on the subject covers the general principles of genetics and genetic techniques in the study of sleep and sleep disorders. Geared specifically to the needs of both researchers and clinicians, the book will be an invaluable resource for sleep specialists, neurologists, geneticists, psychiatrists and psychologists.

About the Author:

Paul Shaw is Associate Professor of Anatomy and Neurobiology at Washington University, St Louis, MO, USA.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1107041252
• ISBN 13: 9781107041257
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 413
• Editor: Shaw Paul, Tafti Mehdi, Thorpy Michael J.