Inside the Brain
In this issue, we explore the technologies that are helping us to understand the brain, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT).
Extra teaching materials
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Animations
- The action potential
- 360-degree brain animation (Wellcome Collection site)
Articles
- Quick guide to positron emission tomography (PET)
- Demyelinating diseases
- Exploring forensic medical imaging
- Historical case studies
- Using brain imaging to treat children
- fMRI in court: a pack of lies?
- Wellcome Collection guide to 'Brains'
- Extended 'real voices'
- Brainy books (recommended reading)
- More articles on the brain
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Games
Image galleries
Infographics
- Neurons by numbers (PDF)
- Functional brain imaging timeline (PDF)
- The neuron: nuts and bolts (PDF)
- MRI: nuts and bolts (PDF)
Lesson ideas
Poster
Previous brain-related issues
Videos
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