Handbook of Animal Models in Neurological Disorders

Handbook of Animal Models in Neurological Disorders will better readers’ understanding of a large variety of animal models and their applicability in studying a number of neurological disorders. Featuring sections on brain injury, stroke and neuroinflammation, this volume discusses in detail the utility, success and pitfalls of multiple models for each condition. Multiple disorders are covered, ranging from neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS, to multiple sclerosis, headache, migraine, and others. With expert authors, this book has applicability for anyone pursuing neuroscience or biomedical research working to better understand, study and ultimately treat neurological dysfunction. Summarizes animal models for a variety of neurological conditions Contains chapter abstracts, key facts, a dictionary and a summary Covers both neurodegenerative diseases and other neurological conditions Compares and contrasts different models and experimental systems Includes sections on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, brain injury, migraine, multiple sclerosis, and more