Methods and apparatus for optically imaging neuronal tissue and activity

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PATENT NO 6233480
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09009578

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The present invention provides a method and apparatus for distinguishing neuronal tissue from surrounding tissue, for distinguishing functional neuronal tissue from dysfunctional tissue, and for imaging of functional neuronal areas in cerebral cortex by detecting changes in the optical properties of the neuronal tissue following stimulation of neuronal activity.

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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTONBOX 354950 3900 7TH AVE NE SEATTLE WA 98195-0004

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Haglund, Michael M Seattle, WA 8 814
Hochman, Daryl Seattle, WA 7 723

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