What is it about?
This book explains how thyroid hormones affect the brain. It covers key topics like how the thyroid works, what happens with conditions like hypothyroidism or iodine deficiency, and how these hormones are connected to mood and mental health. The book also examines how thyroid hormones move through the body, enter the brain, and work at the molecular level. Written for anyone interested in health or science, this book makes it easier to understand the important role of thyroid hormones in brain growth and function.
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Why is it important?
This book is unique because it brings together 50 years of research on how thyroid hormones affect the brain, all in one place. In recent years, science in this field has advanced quickly thanks to new tools in genetics and molecular biology, which have helped us understand brain processes in more detail than ever before. While there’s still a lot to learn, these breakthroughs give us a clearer picture of how thyroid hormones work in the brain. This book helps make sense of these discoveries and offers a solid starting point for exploring this fascinating topic.
Perspectives
A special effort has been made to tell the story of the key discoveries that have shaped this field, presenting them in a narrative style enriched with historical context. This approach sets the book apart from typical scientific reviews that often focus heavily on dense data and technical details. Instead, the book provides a clear, engaging explanation of the science, making it accessible even to readers who are new to the subject. By blending scientific breakthroughs with their historical background, the book helps readers understand not just the facts, but the journey and significance behind them.
Juan Bernal
Sols-Morreale Institute for Biomedical Research
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This page is a summary of: Thyroid and Brain: Understanding the Actions of Thyroid Hormones in Brain Development and Function, September 2024, Bentham Science Publishers,
DOI: 10.2174/97898152742261240101.
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