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Non-invasive Monitoring and Imaging in Animal Research
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2026
All animal procedures described here must be conducted in accordance with institutional animal ethics guidelines and approved by IACUC. All procedures must follow the principles of the 3Rs—Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement—and must be performed by trained personnel. Non-invasive technologies support the principles of 3Rs by enabling repeated data collection from the same animal without the need for euthanasia at multiple time points. These approaches reduce the number of animals required...
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Optogenetic Functional MRI
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2016
This protocol describes the steps and data analysis required to successfully perform optogenetic functional magnetic resonance imaging (ofMRI). ofMRI is a novel technique that combines high-field fMRI readout with optogenetic stimulation, allowing for cell type-specific mapping of functional neural circuits and their dynamics across the whole living brain.
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MRI-guided dmPFC-rTMS as a Treatment for Treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder
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2015
Here we outline the procedure for MRI-guided repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex as an experimental treatment for major depressive disorder.
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Synthesis of an In vivo MRI-detectable Apoptosis Probe
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2012
Early detection of apoptosis may identify at-risk cell populations in a variety of diseases. Here we demonstrate a method to link an early apoptosis-detection protein (Annexin V) to a MRI-detectable iron oxide nanoparticle (SPIO). This method may be extended to other proteins of interest to generate MRI-detectable molecular imaging probes.
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Hyperpolarized Xenon for NMR and MRI Applications
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2012
The production of hyperpolarized xenon by means of spin exchange optical pumping (SEOP) is described. This method yields a ~10000-fold enhancement of the nuclear spin polarization of Xe-129 and has applications in nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and imaging. Examples of gas phase and solution state experiments are given.
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Magnetic field gradients add location information to the signals released by returning hydrogen nuclei. By varying these gradients during signal acquisition, MRI can associate each measurement with a position in the body. This spatial encoding allows anatomy to be represented in detail rather than producing an undifferentiated overall signal.
Pulse sequences determine how the scanner uses radiofrequency pulses and magnetic field gradients during an examination. Adjusting those sequences changes which differences among soft tissues are emphasized in the resulting image. This flexibility lets clinicians tailor image contrast to questions involving anatomy, blood flow, or disease-related changes, rather than relying on one fixed representation.
After radiofrequency excitation, hydrogen nuclei return to equilibrium and release signals that gradients can spatially encode. The pattern of these signals provides information used to distinguish tissues and identify differences within an examined region. Consequently, the recovery phase is essential because the scanner requires these released signals to form interpretable pictures.
Its major distinction is that non-invasive MRI uses a strong magnetic field, radiofrequency pulses, and gradients rather than exposing the patient to ionizing radiation. It also avoids surgical entry while producing detailed views of internal tissues and organs. This makes the technique relevant when clinicians need anatomical or disease-related assessment without radiation exposure.
Depending on the selected pulse sequences, clinicians can assess more than structure. MRI can emphasize soft-tissue differences, provide information about blood flow, and reveal disease-related changes. These outputs help connect an image to a clinical question, such as whether tissue appearance, circulation, or a disease-related feature differs within the examined region.
Clinical applications span neurology, oncology, cardiology, and musculoskeletal medicine. In each area, pulse-sequence choices can emphasize relevant tissue differences or other measurable changes. Its broad reach reflects the ability to examine anatomy, blood flow, and disease-related findings without surgical entry or exposure to ionizing radiation.
Images from MRI can inform treatment planning by showing relevant anatomy and disease-related changes before an intervention or other clinical decision. The same capability supports monitoring, allowing clinicians to assess changes over time. Because pulse sequences can emphasize different tissue features, the examination can be tailored to the clinical question being followed.