Lateralized Brain Functions: Methods in Human and Non-Human Species

ISBN-13: 9781493967230 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 710 str.

Lesley Rogers; Giorgio Vallortigara

Opis

This volume explores both simple and sophisticated techniques used in the study of different types of lateralization of brain and behavior. Part II covers neurobiological methods used to reveal lateralization, such as lesion studies, electrophysiology and pharmacology, early gene expression, and new optogenetic methods.

Recenzje

"The editors Lesley Rogers and Giorgio Vallortigara aimed to provide, 'in one volume' as they emphasize, a comprehensive collection of the various laterality assessment techniques that exist in various species. ... I wholeheartedly recommend it for both newcomers and the more experienced who seek to expand their horizon with new methods." (Marco Hirnstein, Laterality Asymmetries of Body, Brain and Cognition, August, 2017)

Spis treści

Preface…

Table of Contents…

Contributing Authors…

 

Part I Behavioral Methods

1. Tachistoscopic Viewing and Dichotic Listening

Sebastian Ocklenburg

2. Split-Brain Human Subjects

Mara Fabri, Nicoletta Foschi, Chiara Pierpaoli, and Gabriele Polonara

3. Eye and Ear Preferences

Lesley J. Rogers

4. Olfactory Lateralization

Marcello Siniscalchi

5. Hand, Limb and Other Motor Preferences

Gillian S. Forrester

6. Lateralization in Invertebrates

Elisa Frasnelli

Part II Neurobiological Methods

7. Unilateral Lesions

Martina Manns

8. Pharmacological Agents and Electrophysiological Techniques

Brian McCabe

9. Tract Tracing and Histological Techniques

Felix Stöckens and Onur Güntürkün

10. Brain Mapping Using the Immediate Early Gene Zenk

Tadd B. Patton, Ahmet K. Uysal, S. Leilani Kellogg, and Toru Shimizu

11. Optogenetic Methods to Study Lateralized Synaptic Function

Mohamady El-Gaby, Michael M. Kohl, and Ole Paulsen

Part III Electroencephalographic, Imaging and Neuro-Stimulation Methods

12. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

Luigi Cattaneo

13. Electroencephalographic Asymmetries in Human Cognition

Veronica Mazza and Silvia Pagano

14. Non-Invasive Imaging Technologies in Primates

William D. Hopkins and Kimberley A. Phillips

15. Imaging Techniques in Insects

Marco Paoli, Mara Andrione, and Albrecht Haase

Part IV Genetic Techniques

16. Genetics of Human Handedness and Laterality

Silvia Paracchini and Tom Scerri

17. Genetic and Transgenic Approaches to Study Zebrafish Brain Asymmetry and Lateralized Behavior

Erik R. Duboué and Marnie Halpern

18. Methods to Study Nervous System Laterality in the Caenorhabditis elegans Model System

Berta Vidal and Oliver Hobert

Part V Development of Lateralization

19. Manipulation of Strength of Cerebral Lateralization via Embryonic Light Stimulation in Birds

Cinzia Chiandetti

20. Effects of Steroid Hormones

Tess Beking, Reint H. Geuze and Ton G.G. Groothuis

21. Reversals of Bodies, Brains and Behavior

Douglas J. Blackiston and Michael Levin

Blurb

This volume explores both simple and sophisticated techniques used in the study of different types of lateralization of brain and behavior. Research in this field increases our understanding of various brain functions in humans, other vertebrate species, and invertebrates. The book is divided into five parts: behavioral methods; neurobiological methods; electroencephalographic, imaging, and neuro-stimulation methods; genetic techniques; and development of lateralization. Part I addresses measuring lateralization by scoring behavior induced by inputs to one or the other side of the brain in a range of species. Part II covers neurobiological methods used to reveal lateralization, such as lesion studies, electrophysiology and pharmacology, early gene expression, and new optogenetic methods. Part III looks at imaging techniques, electroencephalographic techniques, and transcranial stimulation to reveal lateralization. Part IV describes techniques used to study the role of genes in the development and establishment of brain asymmetry in humans and other species. Lastly, Part V refers to methods used in the study of development of lateralization through the manipulation of sensory exposure, hormone levels, and in model systems. In Neuromethods series style, chapters include the kind of detail and key advice from the specialists needed to get successful results in your own laboratory.

Cutting-edge and thorough, Lateralized Brain Function: Methods in Human and Non-Human Species is a valuable resource for investigating lateralization in a broad range of species and provides excellent advice for both new and veteran researchers.