Biology of Brain Disorders

Brain disorders, including neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions, represent a challenge for public health systems and society at large. The limited knowledge of their biology hampers the development of diagnostic tools and effective therapeutics. A clear understanding of the mechanisms that u...

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Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media SA 2018
Series:Frontiers Research Topics
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