Neurodevelopment and Schizophrenia [Paperback]

This volume explores the link between basic science and clinical insights in the field of schizophrenia research.Over the past decade, developmental neurobiology has made important strides towards elucidating the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders. Nowhere has this link between basic science and clinical insights become clearer than in the field of schizophrenia research. In this volume, the editors bring together some of the most active investigators in this field. Each contributor provides a state-of-the-art overview of the relevant research, including directions for further investigation. The book will be valuable to researchers in psychiatry and neurobiology, students in psychology, and all mental health practitioners.Over the past decade, developmental neurobiology has made important strides towards elucidating the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders. Nowhere has this link between basic science and clinical insights become clearer than in the field of schizophrenia research. In this volume, the editors bring together some of the most active investigators in this field. Each contributor provides a state-of-the-art overview of the relevant research, including directions for further investigation. The book will be valuable to researchers in psychiatry and neurobiology, students in psychology, and all mental health practitioners.Developmental neurobiology has made important strides towards clarifying the pathophysiology of psychiatric disorders over the past decade. Nowhere has the link between basic science and clinical insights become clearer than in the field of schizophrenia research. The contributors to this volume provide a state-of-the-art overview of relevant research, including directions for further investigation. The book will be of interest to researchers in psychiatry and neurobiology, students in psychology, and all mental health practitioners.1. Genes and brain development Timothy A. Klempan, Pierandrea Muglia and James L. Kennedy; 2. Brail³x