Glossary

Here you will find all the key concepts and notions of neuroscience. An essential resource for those who would like to better understand the brain and how it works!

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Optogenetics: Biomedical technique of introducing a gene into a cell that produces a photosensitive molecule, which can be activated by light stimulation without disturbing neighbouring cells.

Frontal lobe :: The brain lobe at the front of the skull.
Functional Anatomy :: Study of the relationship between brain structure and function.
Functional imaging :: An imaging technique that records the activity of an organ (e.g. the brain) when performing a task, such as moving, reading, answering a question…