Epigenetics and Neuroendocrinology Clinical Focus on Psychiatry, Vol
The field of neuroendocrinology has extended from the initial interest in the hypothalamic control of pituitary secretion to embrace multiple reciprocal interactions between the central nervous system and endocrine systems in the coordination of homeostas
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Dietmar Spengler Elisabeth Binder Editors
Epigenetics and Neuroendocrinology Clinical Focus on Psychiatry Volume 1
Epigenetics and Human Health Series editors Prof. Dr. Robert Feil Institute of Molecular Genetics, CNRS UMR5535 Montpellier Cedex France Priv. Doz. Dr. Mario Noyer-Weidner Freie Universität Berlin Berlin Germany Prof. Dr. Jörn Walter FR8.4 Biosciences Universität des Saarlandes Saarbrücken Germany
Dietmar Spengler • Elisabeth Binder Editors
Epigenetics and Neuroendocrinology Clinical Focus on Psychiatry, Volume 1
Editors Dietmar Spengler Department of Translational Research in Psychiatry Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry Munich Germany
Elisabeth Binder Department of Translational Research in Psychiatry Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry Munich Germany
ISSN 2191-2262 ISSN 2191-2270 (electronic) Epigenetics and Human Health Volume 1 ISBN 978-3-319-24491-4 ISBN 978-3-319-24493-8 (eBook) Volume 2 ISBN 978-3-319-29900-6 ISBN 978-3-319-29901-3 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-24493-8 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016933247 © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by SpringerNature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Foreword
The field of neuroendocrinology has evolved from initial studies on the hypothalamic control of pituitary secretion to the study of multilayered reciprocal interactions between the central nervous system (CNS) and the endocrine system. Together, they serve to coordinate a vast range of physiological responses in order to maintain homeostasis. At the same time, neuroendocrine systems can undergo dynamic, potentially lasting, adjustments in preset thresholds and regulatory set points during critical periods of development and beyond. Such adjustments, commonly thought of as adaptation, can enhance the capacity of an organism to cope with recurrent challenges but may also in
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