Cancer detection - new method using MRI

Using glucose consumption to detect cancer with MRI. How does it compare to FDG-PET?

News at http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/07/130707162759.htm

3D mapping of neuronal connectomes

Hundreds of students project hours finally pay off imaging the complicated neuronal connections and activity in mouse and fruit fly retinal system.

News at http://www.nature.com/news/visual-neurons-mapped-in-action-1.13520

LSM4213 Google+ Community

I am starting a new Google+ Community for LSM4213. Please join the community for discussion and info on module and lecture. There will be regular hangout session on Wed 3-5pm.

The name of the Google+ community is NeuroWorld LSM4213.

LSM4213 SDL2

Please remember the word limit imposed on the SDL. The focus should be on asking why, not how to do? Why are you proposing this research question(s)? Why are you chosing this method? What will this method tell you? How does this expected info relate to your research question(s)?

Do not spend the word limit describing the experimental method. This is information that does not address the knowledge gap(s).

LSM4213 Discussion for SDL2

Use this space to discuss about SDL2. You can post and reply to the topics.

For a start, the SDL2 question ask your group to examine insulin effect on AD in a mouse model. Firstly, your group has to decide on the research question(s). For example, does insulin only affect cognition but not amyloid pathology? Or vice versa? Or both?

While ApoE4 is a strong genetic risk factor AD, you can choose if your group want to include this genetic element in your research question(s)? Whatever your group decides, please remember to choose the appropriate animal model to pursue your research question.

LSM4213 Useful online education tools

Welcome to LSM4213. As you start this module and also your FYP, the following are two useful tools for your research on your module assignments and also your FYP project.

Evernote,
http://blog.evernote.com/2012/04/18/10-tips-for-using-evernote-to-de-stress-college-from-student-ambassador-megan-cotter/

Mendeley,
http://chronicle.com/blogs/profhacker/using-mendeley-for-research-management/25627

Both services are free.

LSM3224 Revision

I have cleared my Inbox, but if I have not reply to your email(s) on my lectures, pls re-send. Nice to keep it short. If you need to discuss (voice, virtual or in-person), pls drop me an email on your available timings and dates.

Things to note for the exam:
(1) Sleep well so that you can think well - you need this!
(2) Answer what the question is asking. Remember, snake does not have legs.
(3) As repeatedly mentioned in my lectures, you are expected to analysis and discuss the given experimental results or scenario. For example, part 2 of lecture 2 is a good starter.

Good Luck!