The Science of the Brain: Functions and Disorders is an innovative exploration into the complex interplay between brain functionality and various neurological disorders, meticulously compiled by a world-renowned researcher. This groundbreaking book presents a comprehensive analysis, offering the first complete theories for eleven major brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, and autism spectrum disorder, among others. Each chapter delves into a unique theoretical framework, from lipid raft theories to sympathetic nervous system impacts, all while proposing potential treatment targets grounded in established scientific data. In addition to two chapters that lay the groundwork for understanding brain adaptability and anatomy, while subsequent chapters independently dissect each disorder, revealing fresh insights that promise to invigorate research and clinical application. This essential resource not only serves neuroscientists and clinicians seeking a deeper understanding of brain disorders but also invites entrepreneurs interested in novel therapeutic avenues. With its rich references and pioneering theories, this book is poised to become indispensable to students, researchers and clinicians, paving the way for future discoveries in brain health and disease management.
Table of Contents
1. A CRH2-ACTH Theory of Autism Spectrum Disorder2. A CRH2-CRH1 Theory of Anorexia and Bulimia
3. A Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (PUFA) Theory of Schizophrenia
4. A Dynorphin Theory of Depression and Bipolar Disorder
5. A CRH-HCN Theory of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
6. A KTAP Channel Theory of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
7. A Sympathetic Nervous System Theory of Migraine
8. A Ceramide Theory of Multiple Sclerosis
9. A Calcium Channel ?2? Subunit Theory of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia
10. A Galactose Theory of Parkinson’s Disease
11. A Lipid-Raft Theory of Alzheimer’s Disease
12. The Brain’s Adaptive Response Process: Function and Anatomy
13. The Brain’s ‘Allow, Restrain, Amplify, Respond’ (ARAR) Architecture
14. A Comprehensive Biological Theory of Sleep
Authors
Ari Rappoport The Hebrew University of Jeru, Jerusalem, Israel.Ari Rappoport is an Associate (Full) Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. His main contributions lie in the fields of Neuroscience, Neurology, and Psychiatry, where he has developed comprehensive theories of the brain and various brain disorders and diseases. Additionally, his research interests in Computer Science focus on language, particularly in the areas of Computational Linguistics and Natural Language Processing (NLP), approached from cognitive science and machine learning perspectives.
