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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Positron emission tomography (PET): Imaging technique that measures the metabolic activity of a tissue using radioactive compounds.

Tau (protein) :: A protein essential for the proper functioning of neurons.
Temporal lobe :: Brain lobe located laterally.
Thalamus :: Grey substance located at the base of the brain in an intermediate position between the cortex and the brain stem.
The ciliated cell :: Cells with cilia on their surface of which there are different types (internal, external, etc.).
Therapeutic Testing :: A systematic study of the effects and effectiveness of a drug in humans.
Tractography :: Magnetic resonance imaging technique used to represent nerve fibre bundles in the brain.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) :: A non-invasive neuromodulation technique that uses a magnetic field to stimulate certain areas of the brain.