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Self-organization and Pattern-formation in Neuronal Systems Under Conditions of Variable Gravity

Life Sciences Under Space Conditions

Authors:

  1. Meike Wiedemann

    1. Department of Physiology (230), University of Hohenheim Membramephysiology, Stuttgart, Germany

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  2. Florian P. M. Kohn

    1. Department of Physiology (230), University of Hohenheim Membramephysiology, Stuttgart, Germany

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  3. Harald Roesner

    1. Department of Zoology, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany

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  4. Wolfgang R. L. Hanke

    1. Department of Physiology (230), University of Hohenheim Membramephysiology, Stuttgart, Germany

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  • Bringing together nonlinear biological systems and gravitational research
  • Describing neurophyiological research under conditions of variable gravity from single molecules to the human brain
  • Discussing a classical model for non-linear systems (BZ) under the influence of gravity including micro-gravity

Part of the book series: Nonlinear Physical Science (NPS)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiv
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  2. Introduction

    • Meike Wiedemann, Florian P. M. Kohn, Harald Roesner, Wolfgang R. L. Hanke
    Pages 1-5

  3. Gravity

    • Meike Wiedemann, Florian P. M. Kohn, Harald Roesner, Wolfgang R. L. Hanke
    Pages 7-9

  4. Basic Structure of Neuronal Systems

    • Meike Wiedemann, Florian P. M. Kohn, Harald Roesner, Wolfgang R. L. Hanke
    Pages 11-18

  5. Platforms for Gravitational Research

    • Meike Wiedemann, Florian P. M. Kohn, Harald Roesner, Wolfgang R. L. Hanke
    Pages 19-41

  6. A Model Systems for Gravity Research: The Belousov-Zhabotinsky Reaction

    • Meike Wiedemann, Florian P. M. Kohn, Harald Roesner, Wolfgang R. L. Hanke
    Pages 43-56

  7. Interaction of Gravity with Molecules and Membranes

    • Meike Wiedemann, Florian P. M. Kohn, Harald Roesner, Wolfgang R. L. Hanke
    Pages 57-93

  8. Behavior of Action Potentials Under Variable Gravity Conditions

    • Meike Wiedemann, Florian P. M. Kohn, Harald Roesner, Wolfgang R. L. Hanke
    Pages 95-109

  9. Fluorescence and Light Scatter Experiments to Investigate Cell Properties at Microgravity

    • Meike Wiedemann, Florian P. M. Kohn, Harald Roesner, Wolfgang R. L. Hanke
    Pages 111-121

  10. Spreading Depression: A Self-organized Excitation Depression Wave in Different Gravity Conditions

    • Meike Wiedemann, Florian P. M. Kohn, Harald Roesner, Wolfgang R. L. Hanke
    Pages 123-143

  11. The Brain Itself in Zero-g

    • Meike Wiedemann, Florian P. M. Kohn, Harald Roesner, Wolfgang R. L. Hanke
    Pages 145-165

  12. Effects of Altered Gravity on the Actin and Microtubule Cytoskeleton, Cell Migration and Neurite Outgrowth

    • Meike Wiedemann, Florian P. M. Kohn, Harald Roesner, Wolfgang R. L. Hanke
    Pages 167-186

  13. Discussion and Perspectives

    • Meike Wiedemann, Florian P. M. Kohn, Harald Roesner, Wolfgang R. L. Hanke
    Pages 187-192

  14. Back Matter

    Pages 193-199
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About this book

"Self-organization and Pattern-formation in Neuronal Systems Under Conditions of Variable Gravity: Life Sciences Under Space Conditions” describes the interaction of gravity with neuronal systems. To deliver the basic scientific and technological background, the structures of neuronal systems are described and platforms for gravity research are presented. The book is rounded off by information about the interaction of chemical model systems with gravity and some simulations, and results about the interaction of gravity with neuronal systems from single molecules to the entire human brain are demonstrated. This is the first book to give a complete overview about neurophysiological research under conditions of variable gravity. The book is intended for scientists in the field of space research, neurophysiology, and those who are interested in the control of non-linear systems by small external forces. Dr. Meike Wiedemann and Dr. Florian P.M. Kohn are Biological Scientists in the lab of Membranephysiology at the University of Hohenheim, Germany and have been working in the field of life sciences under space condition for some years. Prof. Harald Rosner has been working in the field of Neurophysiology and is now retired. Prof. Wolfgang R.L. Hanke is the leader of the Department of Membranephysiology at the University of Hohenheim.
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Department of Physiology (230), University of Hohenheim Membramephysiology, Stuttgart, Germany

    Meike Wiedemann, Florian P. M. Kohn, Wolfgang R. L. Hanke

  • Department of Zoology, University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany

    Harald Roesner

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Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Self-organization and Pattern-formation in Neuronal Systems Under Conditions of Variable Gravity

  • Book Subtitle: Life Sciences Under Space Conditions

  • Authors: Meike Wiedemann, Florian P. M. Kohn, Harald Roesner, Wolfgang R. L. Hanke

  • Series Title: Nonlinear Physical Science

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-14472-1

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2011

  • Series ISSN: 1867-8440

  • Series E-ISSN: 1867-8459

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: 400

  • Number of Illustrations: 100 b/w illustrations, 25 illustrations in colour

  • Additional Information: Jointly published with Higher Education Press

  • Topics: Applications of Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos Theory, Neurosciences, Neurobiology

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