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[Computers in biomedical research II: experimental control, data acquisition and storage].

P Maldonado1, E Vivaldi

  • 1Programa Disciplinario de Fisiología y Biofísica, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Casilla 70005, Santiago. pedro@neuro.med.uchile.cl

Revista Medica De Chile
|December 1, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Personal computers are now essential in biomedical research for controlling experiments and acquiring data. This article details their use in managing scientific instruments and handling experimental data, using brain recordings as examples.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Research
  • Neuroscience
  • Computer Science

Background:

  • Computers are increasingly integral to modern biomedical research.
  • Their application spans experimental control, data acquisition, and storage.
  • Current computer capabilities allow for precise variable manipulation and rapid data collection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the fundamentals of personal computer utilization in experimental control and data acquisition.
  • To explore technical aspects of managing measurement instrument control.
  • To highlight the technical limitations within these systems.

Main Methods:

  • Review of personal computer fundamentals for scientific applications.
  • Discussion of principles for experimental control and data acquisition.

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  • Case study using electrical recordings from the cerebral cortex.

    • Main Results:

    • Computers offer precise control over experimental variables.
    • They enable high-speed data acquisition and efficient data management.
    • Understanding technical limitations is crucial for effective implementation.

    Conclusions:

    • Personal computers are indispensable tools in contemporary biomedical research.
    • Effective use requires understanding both capabilities and limitations of computer systems and instrumentation.
    • Cerebral cortex recordings exemplify the practical application of these technologies.