In Vivo Neuromethods

A superb collection of time-tested, key techniques for investigating nervous system function, as well as the actions of drugs on the nervous system. The methods range from authoritative treatment of such well-established techniques as recording electrical activity in the brain, to practical coverage of state-of-the-art methods, including neural transplantation and antisense technology. The techniques described are particularly suitable for studying the mechanisms of action of psychotropic drugs and drugs of abuse, as well as the etiology and pharmacotherapy of neuropsychiatric diseases and neurodegenerative disorders. Several of the methods detailed are highly useful in screening potential drugs for the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease.

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In Vivo Brain Microdialysis:.- In Vivo Methods for Studying Receptors.- Neural Transplantation.- Animal Models of Anxiety and Depression.- Animal Models of Neurological Disorders.- Preclinical Behavioral Approaches to the Identification and Study of Antipsychotic Drug Action and Schizophrenia.- Preclinical Behavioral Approaches for Assessing the Reinforcing Properties of Drugs of Abuse.- In Vivo Animal Models of Teratogenicity.- Antisense Oligodeoxynucleotide Technology.- The Relation of Brain Electrical Activity to Behavior.- Electrical and Chemical Stimulation of Brain Tissue in Vivo.