Computational Neuroendocrinology (wiley-inf Masterclass In Neuroendocrinology Series)
by Duncan J. MacGregor /
2016 / English / PDF
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Neuroendocrinology with its well defined functions, inputs, and
outputs, is one of the most fertile grounds for computational
modeling in neuroscience. But modeling is often seen as something
of a dark art. This book aims to display the power of modeling
approaches in neuroendocrinology, and to showcase its potential
for understanding these complex systems.
Neuroendocrinology with its well defined functions, inputs, and
outputs, is one of the most fertile grounds for computational
modeling in neuroscience. But modeling is often seen as something
of a dark art. This book aims to display the power of modeling
approaches in neuroendocrinology, and to showcase its potential
for understanding these complex systems.
A recurring theme in neuroendocrinology is rhythms. How are
rhythms generated, and what purpose do they serve? Are these two
questions inextricably intertwined?
A recurring theme in neuroendocrinology is rhythms. How are
rhythms generated, and what purpose do they serve? Are these two
questions inextricably intertwined?
This book is written for innocents, presuming no math beyond high
school or computing beyond calculators. It seeks to lead the
curious into the thinking of the modeler, providing the tools to
the reader to understand models, and even develop their own,
giving life to paper diagrams. The diverse chapters, from ion
channels to networks, systems, and hormonal rhythms, each tell
the story of a model serving to join the hard won dots of
experimentation, mapping a new understanding, and revealing
hidden knowledge.
This book is written for innocents, presuming no math beyond high
school or computing beyond calculators. It seeks to lead the
curious into the thinking of the modeler, providing the tools to
the reader to understand models, and even develop their own,
giving life to paper diagrams. The diverse chapters, from ion
channels to networks, systems, and hormonal rhythms, each tell
the story of a model serving to join the hard won dots of
experimentation, mapping a new understanding, and revealing
hidden knowledge.
