Genetics and the Electroencephalogram [Paperback]

Friedrich Vogel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2000

The living human brain produces continuous electrical activity which has been known for a century. The most important patterns of this activity were described about 70 years ago. Since that time the electroencephalogram (EEG) has been investigated from various points of view. The fact that it proved to be a major tool for diagnosis of many diseases especially those affecting the brain was the main reason for continuous scientific interest.

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This book describes genetic studies of normal EEG findings, mainly twin studies and family studies. Among the family studies, EEG variants having a single mendelian mode of inheritance are emphasized, the available data are described critically and in detail. Morevover, psychological studies on carriers of these EEG variants are described and discussed critically. The significance of an EEG for psychological anomalies such as psychoses, psycho- and sociopathies, and alcohol addiction is considered. Features of a "normal" EEG that point to a higher susceptibility for epilepsy are mentioned. Genetic aspects of event-related (evoked) potentials are also described. There are many EEG curves as well as other graphics. This is the first monograph on this topic, and combines two fields of expertise - human genetics and clinical neurophysiology - that are normally strictly separated.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1st edition (January 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540655735
• ISBN-13: 978-3540655732
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,878,450 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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