Video: Techniques to Study the Brain and Behavior. Why do you behave the way you do? Human behavior begins in the brain. To study the brain, psychologists use a variety of tools, like EEG, PET and CAT scans, MRI, DTI, and studying pathology in individuals.
What Are Glial Cells. Glial cells are known by many names-neuroglia or glia to name just a few. In the past, they were sometimes mistaken for brain cells but they're completely different. They're nervous system cells that are found in your brain and spinal cord.
Glial Cells Fight Disease And Injury. When you have a disease or injury that affects the brain, the glial cells fight back. Parkinson's Disease attacks glial cells, and they declare war and fight to the death against the illness.lial cells are just as important to your brain's functioning as your neurons, if not more so. They're like the little army that supports your brain and bravely fights off all who try to harm it. Research on glial cells is ongoing and hopefully will lead to even better treatments for brain and nervous system disorders.