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Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb Applications<\/a><\/span> \u00bb Physiology and Neuroscience<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n
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Physiology and Neuroscience<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Precision positioning and sample handling for physiology and neuroscience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Physiology and neuroscience <\/strong>are related, yet distinct, fields that rely on imaging and microscopy systems.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Physiology is the study of how living organisms function at the cellular or molecular level while neuroscience is a specialized branch of physiology that studies the nervous system and brain. Neuroscience is a wide-ranging discipline that includes molecular and cellular studies of individual neurons as well as imaging sensory, motor, and cognitive events in the brain.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electrophysiology<\/strong> is another branch of physiology, closely related to neuroscience. It is the study of electrical activity in living cells and tissues, with a particular focus on measuring the flow of ions across cellular membranes. The scales vary from imaging electrical activity in entire organs down to the cellular level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some typical imaging applications in physiology include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cellular and Molecular Imaging: <\/strong>Detailed visualization of cellular structures and molecular processes within neurons is essential for understanding synaptic interactions and neuronal behavior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brain Mapping<\/strong>: Researchers systematically map the intricate networks of the brain, aiding in identifying pathways involved in normal brain functions and neurological diseases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electrophysiological Studies:<\/strong> This technology is crucial for monitoring the electrical activities of neurons, providing insights into the fundamental mechanisms of brain signaling and functionality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The imaging techniques used in physiology and neuroscience vary. Often, researchers will use multiple optical and imaging methods to monitor activity while characterizing a cell’s morphology, for example. Techniques commonly used in physiology include, but are not limited to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n