Magnetic resonance microscopy: in vivo sectioning of a developing insect.
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.
Conner
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Department of Zoology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27706.
Johnson
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Cofer
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Dittrich
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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