The small fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, has for over a century now had a large impact on biological and biomedical research; however, our knowledge of the fly brain has lagged significantly behind our understanding of other aspects of its development, physiology, and function. In The Making and Un-Making of Neuronal Circuits in Drosophila, innovative expert neuroscientists in the field present the ideas and concepts behind the methods, tools, and tricks that are currently being utilized to decode the secrets of this valuable insect's brain. Focused on the concept of a neuronal circuit, defined as a series of synaptically connected neurons subservient to a particular behavioral modality, this volume contains chapters dealing with anatomical analysis with a focus on cellular and sub-cellular morphologies. These detailed approaches fall under the headings of Physiology and Behavior , conveniently divided the book into two sections. Written in the easy-to-follow Neuromethods series format, this work provides the kind of detailed description and implementation advice that is crucial for getting optimal results. Inventive and accessible, The Making and Un-Making of Neuronal Circuits in Drosophila provides the information and tools necessary to carry out current experiments and, more importantly, further advance the progress of the Drosophila neurobiology field and neurobiology in general.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Humana Press Inc.
ISBN-13
9781617798290
eBay Product ID (ePID)
114420859
Product Key Features
Author
Bassem A. Hassan
Publication Name
The Making and Un-Making of Neuronal Circuits in Drosophila
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Zoology, Biology
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
278 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
254mm
Item Width
178mm
Volume
69
Item Weight
751g
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Neuromethods
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Editor
Bassem A. Hassan
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