Glial Man
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Author Description
Glial Cells Play An Essential Role In Initiating And Controlling Our Behaviours, Playing A Major Role In Communication Between Brain Cells. They Share Certain Properties With Neurons, Including The Ability To Use Information From The Environment To Formulate Behaviors. Understanding These Cells Is Key To Explaining Human Movement, Emotion, And Thoughts. Moreover, Glial Cells Provide A Panoply Of New Therapeutic Targets For The Treatment Of Neuropsychiatric Disorders. This Book Is The 'brain' Child Of Two Scientist Physicians: Pierre Magistretti, A Leading Expert In Cerebral Metabolism And Glial Cell Biology, And Yves Agid, An Expert In The Treatment Of Nervous System Diseases And A Researcher In The Field Of Neurodegenerative Diseases. This Book Provides Many Examples Of The Decisive Role Glial Cells Play In The Functioning Of The Human Brain, As Well As In Neurological And Psychiatric Pathologies. The Result Is A Revolution In Our Understanding Of The Brain And A Beacon Of Hope In The Treatment Of Neuropsychiatric Disorders.
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THE THESIS
This book investigates the critical, often overlooked role of glial cells in regulating human behavior, cognition, and the pathology of neuropsychiatric disorders. Authors Pierre Magistretti and Yves Agid, both distinguished physician-scientists, synthesize their expertise in cerebral metabolism and neurodegenerative disease to challenge the neuron-centric view of brain function. They argue that glial cells are active participants in neural communication rather than mere support structures, providing a new framework for understanding complex human processes. By integrating clinical observations with cellular biology, the authors propose that these cells represent significant, untapped targets for future medical interventions.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Mechanisms of glial-neuronal communication and information processing
- Analysis of glial involvement in human movement, emotion, and thought patterns
- Clinical applications for treating neurological and psychiatric conditions
- Evidence linking glial dysfunction to specific neurodegenerative diseases
Scope Limits
- Does not provide a comprehensive textbook-style overview of all neurobiology
- Does not offer specific patient-facing treatment protocols or clinical trial data
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this work as a significant contribution to shifting the focus of neurobiology toward the functional importance of glia. Readers frequently note that the prose is accessible to those with a background in science while maintaining the rigor expected of professional medical literature.
Page Count:
200
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192587005
ISBN-13:
9780192587008
Science
Medicine
Psychiatry
Neuroscience
Neurology
Biology
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