The genetic basis of sleep and sleep disorders /
"The first comprehensive book on the subject, The Genetic Basis of Sleep and Sleep Disorders covers detailed reviews of the general principles of genetics and genetic techniques in the study of sleep and sleep disorders. The book contains sections on the genetics of circadian rhythms, of normal...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge ; New York :
Cambridge University Press,
2013.
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| Series: | Cambridge medicine (Series)
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| Summary: | "The first comprehensive book on the subject, The Genetic Basis of Sleep and Sleep Disorders covers detailed reviews of the general principles of genetics and genetic techniques in the study of sleep and sleep disorders. The book contains sections on the genetics of circadian rhythms, of normal sleep and wake states and of sleep homeostasis. There are also sections discussing the role of genetics in the understanding of insomnias, hypersomnias including narcolepsy, parasomnias and sleep-related movement disorders. The final chapter highlights the use of gene therapy in sleep disorders. Written by genetic experts and sleep specialists from around the world, the book is up to date and geared specifically to the needs of both researchers and clinicians with an interest in sleep medicine. This book will be an invaluable resource for sleep specialists, neurologists, geneticists, psychiatrists and psychologists"--Provided by publisher |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xvii, 399 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1107417457 9781107417458 9781139649469 1139649469 9781107420069 1107420067 9781107645615 1107645611 1107440688 9781107440685 1107425387 9781107425385 1107423155 9781107423152 1107421381 9781107421387 |
| Language: | English. |
| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Print version record. |