Phelps M E, Mazziotta J C
Science. 1985 May 17;228(4701):799-809. doi: 10.1126/science.2860723.
Positron emission tomography (PET) is an analytical imaging technique that provides a way of making in vivo measurements of the anatomical distribution and rates of specific biochemical reactions. This ability of PET to measure and image dynamic biochemistry builds a bridge between the basic and clinical neurosciences founded on the commonality of the types of measurements made. Clinical findings with PET in humans are suggesting hypotheses that can be tested rigorously in the basic science laboratory.
正电子发射断层扫描（PET）是一种分析成像技术，它提供了一种在体内测量特定生化反应的解剖分布和速率的方法。PET测量和成像动态生物化学的这种能力，基于所进行测量类型的共性，在基础神经科学和临床神经科学之间架起了一座桥梁。PET在人体上的临床发现正在提出一些假设，这些假设可以在基础科学实验室中进行严格测试。
