Factors Affecting Neurodevelopment

Factors Affecting Neurodevelopment: Genetics, Neurology, Behavior, and Diet is a comprehensive reference on the genetic and behavioral features associated with proper and abnormal development. This book discusses the mechanisms underlying neurological development and provides readers with a detailed introduction to the neural connections and complexities in biological circuitries, as well as the physiological, behavioral, molecular, and cellular features of neurodevelopment. It also examines in vitro and in vivo modelling of development with stem cells and model systems. Provides the most comprehensive coverage of the broad range of topics related to the neuroscience of developmentFeatures sections on the genetics of developmental conditions and accompanying behaviorContains in each chapter an abstract, key facts, mini dictionary of terms, and summary points to aid in understandingFocuses on neurodevelopmental disorders and environmental factors that influence neural developmentIncludes more than 500 illustrations and tables