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Drosophila gives an overview of the ways in which Drosophila is currently being used as a model organism to further our understanding of a spectrum of human neurological diseases. Each chapter is written by respected researchers and gives an excellent account of the subject that is suitable for postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers.

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Author:   Amritpal Mudher (University of Southampton, UK) ,  Tracey Newman (University of Southampton, UK)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Volume:   v. 60
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.476kg
ISBN:  

9780415411851

ISBN 10:   0415411858
Pages:   236
Publication Date:   29 November 2007
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Modelling Neurodegenerative Diseases in Drosophila 2. Drosophila Genetics for the Analysis of Neurobiological Disease 3. Using Drosophila Models to Unravel Pathogenic Mechanisms That Underlie Neurodegeneration in Tauopathies 4. Modelling Cell and Isoform Type Specificity of Tauopathies in Drosophila 5. Using a Drosophila Model of Alzheimer's Disease 6. Amyloid Peptides and Ion Channel Function in Drosophila Models of Alzheimer's Disease 7. Genetic Models of Parkinson's Disease: Mechanisms and Therapies 8. Modeling Lyosomal Storage Disease in Drosophila 9. Drosophila melanogaster in the Study of Epilepsy 10. Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Genes in Drosophila: Dissecting Their Roles in Axonal Degeneration and Intracellular Traffic 11. Triplet Repeat Diseases - Role of Fly Models in Understanding Disease Mechanisms and Designing Possible Therapies

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