Women In Sensory Neuroscience

Author : Elena Nava,Monica Gori,Alessia Tonelli,Maria Bianca Amadeo
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832531716

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Women in Sensory Neuroscience by Elena Nava,Monica Gori,Alessia Tonelli,Maria Bianca Amadeo Pdf

At present, less than 30% of researchers worldwide are women. Long-standing biases and gender stereotypes are discouraging girls and women from pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) research. Science and gender equality are, however, essential to ensure sustainable development as highlighted by UNESCO. Although underrepresented, and often unacknowledged, female researchers have been crucial to scientific advances. In order to change traditional mindsets, gender equality must be promoted, stereotypes defeated, and girls and women should be encouraged to pursue STEM careers. Therefore, the Sensory Neuroscience section is proud to shed a light on great female researchers and provide them with a platform to showcase their work and role in open science. This editorial initiative of particular relevance, led by Dr. Monica Gori, together with Dr. Elena Nava, Dr. Alessia Tonelli, and Dr. Maria Bianca Amadeo highlights advances in the field of sensory neuroscience to further aid our empirical and theoretical understanding of human sensation and perception.

Author : Cynthia L. Darlington,Cynthia Darlington
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2003-08-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466574427

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The Female Brain by Cynthia L. Darlington,Cynthia Darlington Pdf

Ironically, the organ with the greatest reason to differ between the sexes, the brain, is often viewed as the most androgynous of all. Are there differences? Almost by convention, male animals are used in laboratory experiments in neuroscience. Even in clinical drug trials in humans, females are often excluded from the early phases of testing becau

Author : Robyn Bluhm,Heidi Lene Maibom,Anne Jaap Jacobson
Publisher : Springer
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780230368385

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Neurofeminism by Robyn Bluhm,Heidi Lene Maibom,Anne Jaap Jacobson Pdf

Going beyond the hype of recent fMRI 'findings', thisinterdisciplinary collection examines such questions as: Do women and men have significantly different brains? Do women empathize, while men systematize? Is there a 'feminine' ethics? What does brain research on intersex conditions tell us about sex and gender?

Author : Jae Kun Shim
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889711604

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Sensory Neuroscience Editor’s Pick 2021 by Jae Kun Shim Pdf

Author : Bianca P. Acevedo
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-05-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780128182529

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The Highly Sensitive Brain by Bianca P. Acevedo Pdf

The Highly Sensitive Brain is the first handbook to cover the science, measurement, and clinical discussion of sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), a trait associated with enhanced responsivity, awareness, depth-of-processing and attunement to the environment and other individuals. Grounded in theoretical models of high sensitivity, this volume discusses the assessment of SPS in children and adults, as well as its health and social outcomes. This edition also synthesizes up-to-date research on the biological mechanisms associated with high sensitivity, such as its neural and genetic basis. It also discusses clinical issues related to SPS and seemingly-related disorders such as misophonia, a hyper-sensitivity to specific sounds. In addition, to practical assessment of SPS embedded throughout this volume is discussion of the biological basis of SPS, exploring why this trait exists and persists in humansand other species. The Highly Sensitive Brain is a useful handbook and may be of special interest to clinicians, physicians, health-care workers, educators, and researchers. Presents a neurobiological perspective of sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) Provides assessment criteria and measurement tools for highly sensitive children and adults Discusses the health and social outcomes of being highly sensitive in children and adults Examines clinical issues related to high sensitivity Offers practical applications and a future vision for integrating high sensitivity in our society

Author : Oliver G. Cameron M.D., Ph.D.
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2001-11-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780198031109

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Visceral Sensory Neuroscience by Oliver G. Cameron M.D., Ph.D. Pdf

It has been known for over a century that there is an afferent(body-to-brain), as well as an efferent(brain-to-body), component to the visceral-atonomic nervous system. Despite the fundamental importance of bodily afferent information- sometimes called interoception- to central nervous system control of visceral organ function, emotional-motivational processes, and dysfunction of these processes, including psychosomatic disorders, its role did not receive much attention until quite recently. This is the first comprehensive review of this topic and it covers both neurobiological and psychobiological aspects. The author first defines the issue and gives an historical background starting with the James-Lange theory of emotion, and addresses learning and motivation, roots in Pavlovian conditioning research, and operant conditioning of visceral function. In the second section he reviews recent scientific findings in the neural basis of visceral perception and studies in cardiovascular-respiratory and alimentary interoception. Finally, he discusses several related areas of research and theory including drug state issues, interoception and psychiatric disorders, and bodily consciousness, and suggests directions for future investigation. The book will be of interest to scientists in neurobiology, psychology, and brain imaging, to indivuals in related clinical fields such as psychiatry, neurology, cardiology, gastroenterology, and clinical psychology, and to their students and trainees.

Author : Peterson's
Publisher : Peterson's
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-01
Category : Study Aids
ISBN : 9780768934939

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Peterson's Graduate Programs in Neuroscience & Neurobiology; Nutrition; and Parasitology by Peterson's Pdf

Peterson's Graduate Programs in Neuroscience & Neurobiology; Nutrition; and Parasitology contains a wealth of information on universities that offer graduate/professional degrees in these cutting-edge fields. Up-to-date data, collected through Peterson's Annual Survey of Graduate and Professional Institutions, provides valuable information on degree offerings, professional accreditation, jointly offered degrees, part-time and evening/weekend programs, postbaccalaureate distance degrees, faculty, students, degree requirements, entrance requirements, expenses, financial support, faculty research, and unit head and application contact information. Readers will find helpful links to in-depth descriptions that offer additional detailed information about a specific program or department, faculty members and their research, and much more. In addition, there are valuable articles on financial assistance, the graduate admissions process, advice for international and minority students, and facts about accreditation, with a current list of accrediting agencies.

Author : A. I. Basbaum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 6 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Neurosciences
ISBN : 0120885417

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The Senses: Somatosensation by A. I. Basbaum Pdf

" ... provides the first up-to-date, cutting-edge, comprehensive reference work combining volumes on all major sensory modalities in one set in three decades. Under the guidance of a distinguished team of international experts, 6 volumes collected 300 articles from all the top scientists laying out our current knowledge on the anatomy, physiology, and molecular biology of sensory organs. Topics covered include the perception, psychophysics, and higher order processing of sensory information, as well as disorders and new diagnostic and treatment methods. Written for a wide audience, this reference work provides students, scholars, medical doctors, and anyone interested in neuroscience a comprehensive overview of the knowledge accumulated on the function of sense organs, sensory systems, and how the brain processes sensory input. Leading scholars from around the world contributed articles, making The Senses a truly international portrait of sensory physiology. The set is the definitive reference on sensory neuroscience on the market, and will provide the ultimate entry point into the review and original literature in Sensory Neuroscience, and be a natural place for interested students and scientists to deepen their knowledge."--Publisher description.

Author : Friedrich G. Barth,Patrizia Giampieri-Deutsch,Hans-Dieter Klein
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3709119170

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Sensory Perception by Friedrich G. Barth,Patrizia Giampieri-Deutsch,Hans-Dieter Klein Pdf

Sensory perception: mind and matter aims at a deeper understanding of the many facets of sensory perception and their relations to brain function and cognition. It is an attempt to promote the interdisciplinary discourse between the neurosciences and psychology, which speaks the language of cognitive experiences, and philosophy, which has been thinking about the meaning and origin of consciousness since its beginning. Leading experts contribute to such a discourse by informing the reader about exciting modern developments, both technical and conceptual, and by pointing to the big gaps still to be bridged. The various chapters provide access to scientific research on sensory perception and the mind from a broad perspective, covering a large spectrum of topics which range from the molecular mechanisms at work in sensory cells to the study of the unconscious and to neurophilosophy.

Author : Alan R. Hirsch
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781000599534

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Nutrition and Sensation by Alan R. Hirsch Pdf

Nutrition and Sensation, Second Edition continues to explore how sensations unravel the hidden sensory universe which acts to control our appetite and nutritional desires. The sensory influence on food is found everywhere—whether it is the color of soda, the viscosity of maple syrup, or the aroma of chocolate—the sensory experience fuels consumption. This book continues to discuss the impact of olfaction, gustation, retronasal olfaction, vision, vestibular function, hearing, and somatosensory and tactile nature on nutrition. It also focuses on the use of the sensory system to treat nutritional disorders including obesity, with attention to the mechanisms encompassing smell and taste and how this can influence satiety and weight. Nutrition and Sensation, Second Edition provides a deeper understanding of the fascinating link between the sensory system and nutrition.

Author : Yuexin Cai,Yu-Chen Chen,Han Lv,Jae-Jin Song,Vijaya Prakash Krishnan Muthaiah
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889769599

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Neuroimaging Approaches to Explore Audio-visual Perception and Cognition in Sensory Loss Subjects by Yuexin Cai,Yu-Chen Chen,Han Lv,Jae-Jin Song,Vijaya Prakash Krishnan Muthaiah Pdf

Author : Martin Klasen,Benjamin Kreifelts,Yu-Han Chen,Janina Seubert,Klaus Mathiak
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-06
Category : Affect (Psychology)
ISBN : 9782889194148

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Neural processing of emotion in multimodal settings by Martin Klasen,Benjamin Kreifelts,Yu-Han Chen,Janina Seubert,Klaus Mathiak Pdf

Our everyday life is characterized by a multitude of emotionally relevant cues that we perceive and communicate via various sensory channels. This does not only encompass the obvious cases of auditory and visual modalities, but also olfactory, gustatory, and even tactile stimuli. Any kind of emotional situation in a natural setting is usually a multimodal experience: A friend welcomes us with warm words, a smile, and a happy voice; the sight of our favourite food is accompanied by a seductive smell and a delicious taste; the thrill of watching an exciting movie scene is intensified by a gripping soundtrack. In these situations, the signals from various senses do not stand on their own; they interact and create a unified emotional experience. Recent neuroscientific research has begun to accommodate this inherent multimodality of emotions in natural situations by studying the interaction of affectively relevant information from more than one sensory channel. Fascinating new aspects emerge concerning the neurobiology of emotion processing, and there is evidence that integrating emotional cues from various sources invokes brain processes that go beyond the well-known patterns observed during unimodal stimulation. The aim of this volume is to present novel and interesting studies dealing with the multimodality of emotions and their neural processing. This includes findings from novel paradigms beyond the classical stimulus-response pattern, fascinating new insights into the interaction of the chemical senses, new analysis methods, comprehensive reviews of selected topics, multimodality in social interactions, and clinical perspectives. Taken together, the studies of this volume thus help us to better understand the interplay of various senses in our daily emotional experiences.

Author : Roberta Hurtado
Publisher : Springer
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-05
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9783030057312

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Decolonial Puerto Rican Women's Writings by Roberta Hurtado Pdf

This book explores representations of sentient-flesh — flesh that holds consciousness of being — in Puerto Rican women’s literature. It considers how different literary devices can participate in the decolonization of the flesh as it is obfuscated by mappings of the 'body' from the Enlightenment era and colonial endeavors. Drawing on studies of cognitive development and epigenetics to identify how sentient-flesh creates knowledge of power and navigates methods of subversion for social justice, this book grapples with the question of how Puerto Rican women, living in the nation of their colonizer, manifest an identity that exists beyond the scope of colonization. It makes the case for a change in perspective that illustrates the conceptual shift from survivors to thrivers to educators. To do so, it draws upon Cherríe Moraga and Gloria Anzaldúa’s theory in the flesh; Iris Lopez’s theories of trauma-knowledge; and María Lugones’s concept of 'world travelers' to retain the corporeal flesh and physical location in Latinas’ attempts to write subversion under U.S. colonization across racial, cultural, and ethnic boundaries, as well as the gendered-sexuality barriers identified by Emma Pérez. This project builds on their work to frame Latina literature within a new discussion of how corporeal, memory, and sentient experiences of identity must center sentient-flesh as the source of decolonial consciousness rather than relapsing into discourses of the 'body'.

Author : Stephen B. McMahon,Martin Koltzenburg,Irene Tracey,Dennis Turk
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1507 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780702053740

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Wall & Melzack's Textbook of Pain E-Book by Stephen B. McMahon,Martin Koltzenburg,Irene Tracey,Dennis Turk Pdf

Apply the latest scientific and clinical advances with Wall & Melzack's Textbook of Pain, 6th Edition. Drs. Stephen McMahon, Martin Koltzenburg, Irene Tracey, and Dennis C. Turk, along with more than 125 other leading authorities, present all of the latest knowledge about the genetics, neurophysiology, psychology, and assessment of every type of pain syndrome. They also provide practical guidance on the full range of today's pharmacologic, interventional, electrostimulative, physiotherapeutic, and psychological management options. Consult this title on your favorite e-reader with intuitive search tools and adjustable font sizes. Elsevier eBooks provide instant portable access to your entire library, no matter what device you're using or where you're located. Benefit from the international, multidisciplinary knowledge and experience of a "who's who" of international authorities in pain medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, palliative medicine, and other relevant fields. Translate scientific findings into clinical practice with updates on the genetics of pain, new pharmacologic and treatment information, and much more. Easily visualize important scientific concepts with a high-quality illustration program, now in full color throughout. Choose the safest and most effective management methods with expanded coverage of anesthetic techniques. Stay abreast of the latest global developments regarding opioid induced hyperalgesia, addiction and substance abuse, neuromodulation and pain management, identification of specific targets for molecular pain, and other hot topics.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Neurosciences
ISBN : 0120885360

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The Senses by Anonim Pdf

Provides the first up-to-date, cutting-edge, comprehensive reference work combining volumes on all major sensory modalities in one set in three decades. Under the guidance of a distinguished team of international experts, 6 volumes collected 300 articles from all the top scientists laying out our current knowledge on the anatomy, physiology, and molecular biology of sensory organs. Topics covered include the perception, psychophysics, and higher order processing of sensory information, as well as disorders and new diagnostic and treatment methods. Written for a wide audience, this reference work provides students, scholars, medical doctors, and anyone interested in neuroscience a comprehensive overview of the knowledge accumulated on the function of sense organs, sensory systems, and how the brain processes sensory input. Leading scholars from around the world contributed articles, making The Senses a truly international portrait of sensory physiology. The set is the definitive reference on sensory neuroscience on the market, and will provide the ultimate entry point into the review and original literature in Sensory Neuroscience, and be a natural place for interested students and scientists to deepen their knowledge."