Neurotoxin Modeling of Brain Disorders — Life-long Outcomes in Behavioral Teratology

“This informative new book, written and edited by researchers in the field of the neuroteratology, presents the most recent data regarding how perinatal insults of various types can produce effects in the brain that persist throughout the lifespan. … The editors and chapter authors provide important information about toxic exposure during pregnancy. The target audience is ‘those engaged in studies in neuro- ontogeny; the book is also important collisions involved in the care of pregnant women or children.’” (Michael Joel Schrift, Doody's Book Reviews, December, 2016)

• From the contents: Preface.- ADHD Modeling by Perinatal Insult in Animals.- Perinatal Insults to Model Human Neuro-Psychiatric Disorders.- Selective Life-long Destructive of Brain Monoaminergic Nerves.- NGF in Perinatal Development.- Life-long Susceptibility Consequent to Perinatal Substances of Abuse.- Schizotypic Effects of Perinatal Insults.