The Genetic Basis of Sleep and Sleep Disorders (Hardcover, New)

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.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2013
First published:	October 2013
Editors:	Paul Shaw • Mehdi Tafti • Michael J. Thorpy
Dimensions:	252 x 192 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	413
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-107-04125-7
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Medical genetics Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Physiology > General Books > Medicine > Nursing & ancillary services > Specific disorders & therapies > Sleep disorders Promotions
LSN:	1-107-04125-2
Barcode:	9781107041257

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