Abstract

Neurotoxicology: Approaches and Methods provides a unique and comprehensive presentation of the current concepts and state-of-the-art methods for the assessment of neurotoxicity. The book analyzes various techniques available and discusses their strengths and weaknesses. This volume will serve as an excellent desk companion and laboratory guide for all investigators, researchers, clinicians, and students interested in neurotoxicology. The internationally knowngroup of editors divide the book into seven sections: Neuromorphological and Neuropathological Approaches; Neurophysiological Approaches; Neurobehavioral Toxicology; Neurochemical and Biomolecular Approaches; In-Vitro Models; Clinical Neurotoxicology; and Risk Assessment of Neurotoxicity. Each section yields the most up-to-date information by experts in their fields. Meticulously organized and edited, Neurotoxicology: Approaches and Methods is the most authoritative and well-planned neurotoxicology book on the market.

• Discusses neurobehavioral testing methods for assessment of neural dysfunctions
• Explains state-of-the-art diagnostic methods, such as clinico-neuropsychological and neurophysiological methods, for patients confronted by neurotoxic problems
• Discusses In Vitro methods, including aggregating brain cell methods, organotypic cultures, and the use of human neuronal cell lines for the assessment of neurotoxicity
• Presents step-by-step procedures for many methods
• Provides state-of-the-art neuromorphological and biomolecular methods and approaches for neurotoxicity investigation

"Neurotoxicology: Approaches and Methods is a welcome addition to this burgeoning research and clinical area... This publication is recommended highly to all those who are actively engaged in neurotoxicology, including thosestudying In Vitro systems, as well as those not yet familiar with the considerable advances in the discipline." --NCA/TCS NEWSLETTER

"I am pleased to have it on my bookshelf and I recommend it to others." --Barry Halliwell in FREE RADICAL RESEARCH