Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a technique commonly used to explore the brains of sheep. Until now, it had only been performed under general anesthesia, to ensure the animal’s immobility. Anesthesia, however, leads to stress and other negative side-effects, in addition to jeopardizing the study of brain activity. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a technique commonly used to explore the brains of sheep. Until now, it had only been performed under general anesthesia, to ensure the animal’s immobility. Anesthesia, however, leads to stress and other negative side-effects, in addition to jeopardizing the study of brain activity. Plants & Animals Veterinary medicine Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories