1. Thirty Years Among Cortical Neurons / David A. Prince -- 2. Cortical Synaptic Transmission: An Overview / Charles F. Stevens -- 3. The Cortical Neuron as an Electrophysiological Unit / Michael J. Gutnick and Wayne E. Crill -- 4. Signal Transduction and Protein Phosphorylation / Howard Schulman -- 5. Structure and Function of Ligand-Gated Channels / Raymond J. Dingledine and Julie A. Bennett -- 6. Synaptic Actions of Amino Acid Neurotransmitters / Scott M. Thompson, Daniel V. Madison and Istvan Mody -- 7. Synaptic Plasticity in Hippocampus and Neocortex: A Comparison / Robert C. Malenka -- 8. Overview: Basic Elements of the Cortical Network / Edward G. Jones -- 9. Functions of Local Circuits in Neocortex: Synchrony and Laminae / Barry W. Connors and Yael Amitai -- 10. Inhibition in the Cortical Network / Larry S. Benardo and Robert K.S. Wong -- 11. Thalamocortical Interactions / John R. Huguenard, David A. McCormick and Douglas Coulter
Summary
This book provides a balanced, broad and up-to-date overview of the normal and pathologic functioning of cortical neurons, and identifies the critical issues and controversies facing researchers in this exciting area
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Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index
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