This book discusses how biological models are used in the development of radiopharmaceuticals—compounds labelled with radionuclides that are used for imaging or treating diseases. It covers how to design candidate radiopharmaceuticals, choose appropriate biological models (animal species, transgenic models, in vitro vs in vivo), and how tomographic physiological chemistry (PET, SPET etc.) pla…
This comprehensive resource delves into the multifaceted aspects of intellectual disability, offering insights from a developmental perspective. Key topics include: Origins and Changing Concepts: Exploration of the evolving understanding of intellectual disability. Classification Systems: Detailed discussion on various classification approaches. Epidemiology: Analysis of prevalence and…
This volume provides a survey of the links between nutrition and the brain. It examines many of the mechanisms by which diet and individual nutrients are known to modify brain development, biochemistry, and function, and evaluates current practices in the use of the diet for the prevention and treatment of disorders affecting brain function.