Optical Imaging

A brain imaging technique similar to MRI but potentially providing higher resolution. Optical imaging is based on the interaction between electrical activity in the neurons and blood circulation in the capillaries feeding the neurons.


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Research

Optical Imaging Group at the Weizman Institute of Science
Exploring cortical mechanisms underlying higher brain functions by optical imaging. FMRI is one of the techniques used.

Optical Imaging Inc
Direct visualization of cortical maps in the living brain.