ISSN:
0003-276X
Keywords:
Life and Medical Sciences
;
Cell & Developmental Biology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
A new and relatively simple technique for conducting developmental neurology experiments is described. This technique consists of subjecting rats less than four days in age to a collimated source of external beta radiation that can be directed to selected parts of the brain. Use of this method yields the following advantages: (1) the size relationships of the parts of the brain can be altered, (2) bilateral asymmetry of the cerebrum, and/or cerebellum can be produced, (3) chronic functional defects which develop as the rat develops can be obtained, (4) the experimenter may selectively destroy any site in the brain provided that it is superficial enough, and (5) foci of epilation appear on the scalp and serve as markers. The limitations of this method are also discussed.
Additional Material:
1 Tab.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ar.1091490407
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