Brain and Behaviour: Molecular Mechanisms of Neurotransmission and their Role in Disorder

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Martin Clark

Brain and Behaviour

Molecular Mechanisms of Neurotransmission and their Role in Disorder

Martin Clark

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English

Sage Publications Ltd
21 October 2022

Psychology; Psychological theory & schools of thought; Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology

Want to understand the biological processes that underpin our behaviour? Look no further!

Neurotransmitters are a core element of biological psychology and essential for the correct operation of brain circuits. This textbook focuses on eight core neurotransmitters and explores the machinery underpinning their function. This includes how they are synthesised, packaged, and facilitate communication between neurons. Each chapter focuses on a single neurotransmitter, outlining its machinery and discussing what research suggests about how the alteration of this machinery may contribute to various atypical behavioural states. This structure will help guide the reader through complex ideas in a clear and comprehensive manner.

From Dopamine to Nitric Oxide, and from Acetylcholine to Serotonin, Brain and Behaviour places specific focus on how alterations in neurotransmitters can contribute to specific atypical behaviour such as ASD, Epilepsy, Depression, and Addiction. It is essential reading for any student of neuropsychology, neuroscience, or biological psychology.

Brain and Behaviour also includes features to help enhance your understanding of neurotransmitters, such as:

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Martin Clark is Lecturer in Neurobiology at the University of Central Lancashire.

By: Martin Clark
Imprint: Sage Publications Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 232mm, Width: 186mm,
Weight: 620g
ISBN: 9781529762792
ISBN 10: 1529762790
Pages: 344
Publication Date: 21 October 2022
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Martin Clark is a lecturer of Neurobiology in the department of Psychology and Computing at the University of Central Lancashire. He is also an associate researcher at the University of Sheffield. Martin completed his PhD in the laboratory of Dr Enrico Bracci at the University of Sheffield. During his PhD he employed electrophysiological methods, including multi-electrode arrays to investigate the circuit dynamics and molecular mechanisms that modulate activity within the ventral pallidum and ventral striatum. His current research interests are focused on molecular mechanisms underpinning ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) and bvFTD (behaviour variant Frontal Temporal Dementia). He is particularly interested in GABAerigc interneurons and the alterations in these populations that may underpin behavioural change or act as key pre-symptomatic biomarkers. Martin is a fellow of the higher education academy and currently teaches on a range Neuroscience and Psychology courses and modules.