title: Magnetic resonance microscopy: in vivo sectioning of a developing insect.
abstract: The utility of magnetic resonance imaging vis-a-vis insect morphology and development was investigated. MRI is a noninvasive technique that distinguishes between tissues based on proton content and proton 'environment'. At present a resolution of 100 micron is achievable. The technique avoids fixation artifacts and allows the detection of motion within the organism.
authors.affiliation: Department of Zoology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27706.
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Conner
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Cofer
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Dittrich
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D007915:Lepidoptera / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008853:Microscopy; D009036:Moths / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000254:growth & development; D011679:Pupa / Q000033:anatomy & histology