Published October, 2006
By Susana Martinez-Conde, S. Macknik, Maria M. Martinez, Luis Martinez, Jose-Manuel Alonso, Peter U. Tse and Luis M. Martinez
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Presents a collection of articles reflecting research in visual perception, specifically concentrating on neural correlates of perception. This book covers topics from receptive field analyses to shape perception and eye movements. It features a variety of methodological approaches, including single-neuron recordings, psychophysics, and more.

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Published August, 2006
By D.F. Swaab, A. Kalsbeek, Eric Fliers, Michel A. Hofman, E.J.W.Van Someren, R.M. Buijs and E.J.W. Van Someren
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Part of the "Progress in Brain Research" series this volume examines the emerging role of the hypothalamus as a crucial link between the sensing of nutrients and the control of insulin sensitivity, glucose uptake, and glucose production. It also shows the important interplay between the immune system and energy metabolism.

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Published August, 2006
By Jacob E. Friedman
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Looks at how transcription factors may underline the pathogenetic mechanisms of diabetes and obesity. This work applies molecular biology to transcriptional regulation of metabolism and obesity. It gives a theoretical background to understanding the strategies for potential therapeutic targets and their application to disease.

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Published January, 2006
By Ronald A. Asherson, Piercarlo Sarzi-Puttini, Andrea Doria, Annegret Kuhn, Giampiero Girolomoni, Giampietro Girolomoni and Ronald Asherson
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Focusing on the field of skin and autoimmune rheumatic diseases, this book explains the pathophysiological link between skin involvement and autoimmunity, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic aspects. It also includes box summaries at the end of each chapter which highlight important topics.

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Published January, 2006
By T. M. Bachmann and Till M Bachmann
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Aims to improve the reliability of cost-benefit analyses, particularly of hazardous substances present in air, water, soil and food. This book also suggests that the human health risk assessment of chemicals is performed in a bottom-up analysis, following a spatially resolved multimedia modelling approach.

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