Anatomical Neuropharmacology Unit

This is an historical archive of the activities of the MRC Anatomical Neuropharmacology Unit (MRC ANU) that operated at the University of Oxford from 1985 until March 2015. The MRC ANU established a reputation for world-leading research on the brain, for training new generations of scientists, and for engaging the general public in neuroscience. The successes of the MRC ANU are now built upon at the MRC Brain Network Dynamics Unit at the University of Oxford.

The neuroanatomical organisation of the basal ganglia

2010;():.

The neuroanatomical organisation of the basal ganglia

Gerfen CR, Bolam JP, Steiner H, Tseng KY
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Abstract:
The basal ganglia, a group of forebrain nuclei, are involved in motor control, cognition, and mnemonic functions. Numerous disorders are associated with basal ganglia dysfunction - Parkinsons, Tourettes, Huntingtons, cerebral palsy, ADHD, and OCD - giving study a high degree of clinical relevance. This volume offers a comprehensive overview with general anatomical organization and evolution being covered in full, as well as detailed accounts of specific recent advances in anatomy, cellular/molecular, cellular/physiological mechanisms, and our understanding of the behavioral and clinical aspects of function and dysfunction. There is currently no reference that integrates the widely dispersed material on these structures and their functions, and this volume fills an important gap in neurobiological literature.