Advancements in Brain Imaging: Understanding Brain Function and Potential Treatments

This video showcases the use of positron emission tomography (PET) technology at London's Hammersmith Hospital to track blood flow in the brain. Researchers have discovered that different parts of the brain react to stimulus such as words and speech, with the left hemisphere focusing on words and the right hemisphere concentrating on intonation and vocal characteristics. This technology has the potential to aid in diagnosing and treating conditions like dyslexia, as well as identifying and compensating for brain damage caused by head injuries.