Ways to Study the Living Brain
In the past, scientists were limited in their ability to study the brain. Most of what they learned came from performing surgeries, often on cadavers. Today, imaging and recording technologies enable us to investigate the structure and function of the living brain. CAT and MRI techniques provide static pictures of brain structures, while functional imaging and recording techniques allow us to see the relationship between brain activity and specific mental functions. Functional technologies can also be used to diagnose injuries and diseases earlier than techniques that look at structure.
New technologies are continually being developed, allowing us to study the brain in ways we couldn’t imagine just a few years ago.
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