Methods for Neural Ensemble Recordings

摘要: Neuroscientists have long recognized the importance of understanding underlying principles information processing by large populations neurons. Methods for Neural Ensemble Recordings explores methods using electrophysiological techniques monitoring concurrent activity ensembles single Since current allow one to simultaneously record extracellular up 100-150 neurons days or even weeks, neural ensemble recordings been used address long-standing issues in development, learning, memory, sensorimotor integration, sensory processing, and neuronal plasticity.This title examines many possible applications this revolutionarymethod. Each chapter offers a step-by-step description implementation particular technique experimental paradigm employing simultaneous multiple electrode recordings. The described can be that impact group life scientists, including: drug screening (pharmacology) both vitro vivo preparations, developmental studies plasticity, chronic function behavioral studies, physiological cell cultures brain slices, trafected with genetic vectors, changes during learning new cognitive tasks.