1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910484625603321

Autore

Ruyters Günter

Titolo

Breakthroughs in Space Life Science Research : From Apollo 16 to the ISS / / by Günter Ruyters, Markus Braun, Katrin Maria Stang

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2021

ISBN

3-030-74022-6

Edizione

[1st ed. 2021.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xvii, 155 pages) : illustrations (mostly color)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Space Life Sciences, , 2196-5579

Disciplina

571.0919

Soggetti

Medicine - Research

Biology - Research

Cytology

Solar system

Aerospace engineering

Astronautics

Biomedical Research

Cell Biology

Space Physics

Aerospace Technology and Astronautics

Biologia espacial

Llibres electrònics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Chapter 1. Introduction: Space Life Sciences – Basic Research and Applications under Extraordinary Conditions -- Chapter 2. A Long Way for Europe and Germany: From Apollo 16 to the International Space Station ISS -- Chapter 3. Success Stories: Incremental Progress and Scientific Breakthroughs in Life Science Research -- Chapter 4. Success Stories: Innovative Developments for Biomedical Diagnostics and Preventative Health Care -- Chapter 5. Space Life Sciences in the Exploration Era: An Outlook on Future Challenges and Opportunities.-.

Sommario/riassunto

This last volume of the SpringerBriefs in Space Life Sciences series is setup in 5 main parts. The 1st part shortly summarizes the history of



life science research in space from the late 40s until today with focus on Europe and Germany, followed by a part on describing flight opportunities including the Space Shuttle/Spacelab system and the International Space Station ISS; in the 3rd part it focuses on extraordinary success stories of this constantly challenging research program and highlights some important key findings in space life science research. The book introduces in the 4th part innovative developments in non-invasive biomedical diagnostics and training methods for astronauts that emerge from this program and are of benefit for people on Earth especially in the aging society. Last but not least in its 5th part it closes with an outlook on the future of space life sciences in the upcoming era of space exploration. The book is intended for students and research scientists in the life sciences and biomedicine as well as for interested lay persons, who wish to get an overview of space life science research: its´ early days, current status and future directions.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911018931903321

Autore

Webster R. A (Roy A.)

Titolo

Neurotransmitters and Drugs in Brain Function

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Place of publication not identified], : J Wiley, 2001

ISBN

0-470-85192-9

1-280-10131-8

9786610101313

0-470-36525-0

0-470-84657-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (547 pages)

Disciplina

612.8/042

Soggetti

Neurotransmitters - Pathophysiology

Neurotransmitter receptors

Brain

Psychopharmacology

Physiology

Neurotransmitter Agents

Synaptic Transmission

Brain Chemistry

Central Nervous System

Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action

Biochemical Phenomena



Electrophysiological Phenomena

Nervous System Physiological Phenomena

Metabolism

Signal Transduction

Physiological Effects of Drugs

Biological Science Disciplines

Physiological Phenomena

Pharmacologic Actions

Nervous System

Chemical Phenomena

Natural Science Disciplines

Cell Physiological Phenomena

Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena

Anatomy

Chemical Actions and Uses

Neuroscience

Human Anatomy & Physiology

Health & Biological Sciences

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- Title Page -- Contents -- Section A Basic Aspects of Neurotransmitter Function -- Section B Neurotransmitters and Synapitc Transmission -- Section C Neurotransmitters in Drug Action and Disease States -- Section D Neurotransmitters and Behaviour.

Sommario/riassunto

This book aims to cover the role of neurotransmitters, the substances released form neurons to act on neurons. It covers what they do, how they do it and how their activity is involved in brain function and affected by drugs and disease. The contents include: An overview of neurotransmitter function including their release, effects on neuronal excitability and receptor interaction Detailed description of the synaptic physiology, pharmacology and possible brain function of each neurotransmitter with particular emphasis on acetylcholine, glutamate, GABA, noradrenaline, dopamine, 5 hydroxytryptamine and the peptides, purines, histamine, steroids and nitric oxide An evaluation on how the different neurotransmitters may be involved in the initiation and maintenance of certain brain disorders such as Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety and dementia A review of neurotransmitters in sleep and consciousness and in the social problems of drugs and abuse Neurotransmitters, Drugs and Brain Function provides insights that will prove invaluable to students and researchers involved in pharmacology, neuroscience, medicine and psychology.