imaging a cocoon with MRI

[Bill Conner]

Hey Folks,

	I imaged Manduca pupa using MRI in 1988. See Experientia 44:11-12.

Bill Conner

NewtChris wrote:
> 
> I suspect you would gradually see a homogeneous void of very similar tissues
> and cells gradually over a few days differentiate into tissues with contrasting
> imaging characteristics.  You'd eventually see a embryonic moth... though I
> believe the hardened exoskelaton of the fully formed adult might show much more
> tissue contrast and detail.
> 
> Let us know the results if you manage to do it.  I think it's a very
> interesting question.
> 
> Chris

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