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'''Positron Emission Tomography''' | '''Positron Emission Tomography''' | ||
Positron emission tomography (PET) is a brain imaging technique that takes advantage of changes in metabolism to localize brain activity. | |||
High Spatial resolution | |||
No temporal resolution | |||
Invasive. Injection of radioactive molecules | |||
'''Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging''' | '''Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging''' | ||
Like PET, Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) | |||
Revision as of 19:29, 6 June 2013
This wiki explores the methods that those interested in neuroscience most frequently employ when investigating and explaining cognitive processes in terms of brain structure and function.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Overview, Advantages, Disadvantages
Optogenetics Overview, Advantages, Disadvantages
Electrophysiological recording of neurons Overview, Advantages, Disadvantages
Electroencephalography (EEG) Overview, Advantages, Disadvantages
Positron Emission Tomography Positron emission tomography (PET) is a brain imaging technique that takes advantage of changes in metabolism to localize brain activity. High Spatial resolution No temporal resolution Invasive. Injection of radioactive molecules
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Like PET, Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)