About this Research Topic
The enteric nervous system (ENS) often referred to as our "second brain" has become a hot topic in neurosciences and neuroanatomy both from a fundamental understanding of its physiology and for its implication in various diseases including intestinal motility disorders such as Hirschsprung's disease and gastroparesis, or neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease, autism and depression. Due to its intricate 3D network and its localization within the gut wall, its visualization remains a tedious process and relies on the development of specific imaging devices and protocols.
In this Research Topic, we aim at gathering the latest developments in enteric nervous system imaging to give tools to researchers working in the expanding neuro-gastroenterology field. We envision it as a "marketplace" where new ideas to image such a complex 3D meshwork will emerge.
This Research Topic welcomes all types of manuscripts dealing with enteric nervous system imaging including:
- Development of innovative microscopy and labeling approaches of the ENS.
- Development and applications of clearing methods.
- Intravital imaging (including microscopy, endoscopy, CT-Scan, MRI).
- Image processing developments.
- Pathological papers using innovative imaging approaches.
In this Research Topic, we aim at gathering the latest developments in enteric nervous system imaging to give tools to researchers working in the expanding neuro-gastroenterology field. We envision it as a "marketplace" where new ideas to image such a complex 3D meshwork will emerge.
This Research Topic welcomes all types of manuscripts dealing with enteric nervous system imaging including:
- Development of innovative microscopy and labeling approaches of the ENS.
- Development and applications of clearing methods.
- Intravital imaging (including microscopy, endoscopy, CT-Scan, MRI).
- Image processing developments.
- Pathological papers using innovative imaging approaches.
Keywords: Enteric Nervous System, Imaging, Microscopy, Immunohistochemistry, Clearing methods, Endoscopy, MRI, CT-Scan, Pathology.
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