Book Description
This is the first book to provide a molecular level explanation of how the senses work, linking molecular biology with sensory physiology to deduce the molecular mechanism of a key step in sensory signal generation. The editors have assembled expert authors from all fields of sensory physiology for an authoritative overview of the mechanisms of sensory signal transduction in both animals and plants. They systematically cover phototransduction, chemosensory transduction, mechanotransduction, temperature and pain perception, as well as specialized receptors for electrical and magnetic signals. Required reading for biologists, physiologists and medical researchers with an interest in sensory physiology.
From the Back Cover
The editors have assembled expert authors from all fields of sensory physiology for an authoritative overview of the mechanisms of sensory signal transduction in both vertebrates and invertebrates, based on recent evidence on the role of ion channels in primary signal generation. They systematically cover all senses: Mechanotransduction Chemotransduction Phototransduction Thermotransduction Pain Transduction Electroreception By linking moleclar biology with sensory physiology, this book provides a molecular level explanation of how the senses work. With its in-depth analysis of the primary steps in signal generation, this volume is essential reading for biologists, physiologists and other scientists with an interest in sensory physiology.
