striatum (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Striatum region (left) in rodent brain with opened blood-brain barrier. Green fluorescent protein expressed in striatum region in rodent brain (right) in response to induced neuronal activity. Credit (Image courtesy of Laboratory for Noninvasive Imaging/Rice University) Usage Restrictions Must credit the Laboratory for Noninvasive Imaging/Rice University. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.