Seeing the brain in action through brain imaging : Part 2
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| Description | Part of a series dedicated to highlighting advances in neurosciences and brain research, this lecture focuses on Dr. Marcus E. Raichle's work. Dr. Raichle is expert in observing the functions of the live human brain using modern imaging techniques, such as CT, MRI, and PET scans. These images show the plasticity, or flexibility, of brain activity when reacting to stimulus, whether visusal or auditory. Examples include how the brain responds to a revolving black-and-white checkerboard, reading a word, hearing words, a picture of an object, being asked to describe a picture, and learning new information. With advanced imaging, Dr. Raichle is able to show the brain cut in half horizontally and vertically, sliced through the middle, and which parts of the brain are active during the above exercises. Credits: Marcus E. Raichle. Transfer; National Institute of Mental Health; 20060821; Acc# 2006-12. |
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| Source | collections.nlm.nih.gov |
| Author | Raichle, Marcus E., speaker., National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.), sponsoring body., Library of Congress, sponsoring body. |
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Attribution: Raichle, Marcus E., speaker., National Institute of Mental Health (U.S.), sponsoring body., Library of Congress, sponsoring body.