Download or read book Regulation of Gene Expression and Brain Function written by Paul J. Harrison and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gene expression converts the information coded by our genes into proteins. These determine the structure and function of an organ such as the brain. Itis therefore an essential process, linking molecular genetics with neurochemistry and behavioral neuroscience. This volume presents a didactic approach to the understanding of the basic processes of gene expression and their involvement in certain brain diseases, such asAlzheimer's disease and schizophrenia. Generously illustrated, the contributions provide a valuable outline of this key aspect of molecular neurobiology and clinical neuroscience.