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Michael J Higley¹, Jessica A Cardin¹

¹Departments of Neuroscience and Psychiatry, Kavli Institute for Neuroscience, Wu Tsai Institute, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.

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Researchers explored nervous system function and behavior by monitoring neuronal activity. Combining mesoscopic calcium imaging and electrophysiological recordings reveals coordinated activity across cortical networks, crucial for cognition.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Cognitive Science

Background:

Understanding the relationship between nervous system function and behavior necessitates monitoring neuronal activity.
The neocortex exhibits complex network dynamics that are critical for cognitive processes.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize recent advancements in studying neocortical network dynamics.
To highlight the utility of mesoscopic calcium imaging and electrophysiological recordings.

Main Methods:

Mesoscopic calcium imaging for broad cortical activity monitoring at moderate resolution.
Electrophysiological recordings for high-temporal-resolution analysis at targeted neural sites.

Main Results:

Novel patterns of neural activity across distributed cortical subnetworks have been identified.
Simultaneous application of both imaging and recording techniques provides complementary insights.

Conclusions:

Dynamic coordination of spatially distinct cortical regions is fundamental to brain function.
These advanced monitoring techniques are essential for understanding cognition and behavior.