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Glossary |
Cognitive neuroscience: The area of neuroscience that focuses on understanding perception, action, attention, memory, and language. Electroencephalography (EEG): The non-invasive process of recording the brain's electrical activity. Electrophysiological imaging module: Multiphoton microscopy (combined with techniques used to study the electrical properties of neurones) for the study of the integration of transplanted stem cells into the host nervous system. Neurobiological signals: The various forms of communication that neurons and supporting glial cells use to maintain their environment and effect changes to themselves and their neighbours. At different levels of resolution, different neurobiological signals may dominate communication. Neurobiological signaling systems, including neurotrophic signals, are often circumvented by drugs and other pharmaceutical agents and provide accessible points for therapeutic control of neural activity. Neural transplantation: A surgical procedure involving the transplantation of stem cells directly into the brain, close to the site of damage which is identified using modern brain-imaging technology. Following implantation, the stem cells move into the site of damage and mature into the functional brain cells needed to repair the damage. Neuroprotection: Early identification and rapid intervention involving sustained pharmacological treatments to prevent or dramatically slow neurological deterioration. Functional MRI (fMRI): Generally refers to the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to study brain function instead of anatomical structure. It is typically associated with changes in cerebral flow and cerebral blood oxygenation that are related to neural activity. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): The non-invasive process of deriving images of the body through magnetization and the use of electromagnetic energy. Spectroscopy: Refers to Magnetic resonance sprectroscopy (MRS) - a process based on variations of the MR signal that reflect the underlying chemical composition of the body. Stem cells: A cell that has the ability to divide for indefinite periods in a culture and to give rise to specialized cells. Tesla: A unit of measurement for magnet field strength used in MRI. Translational research: The process of using novel laboratory findings to develop clinical applications and practical advances in health care as quickly as possible.
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