Special Section Guest Editorial: Open-source neurophotonic tools for neuroscience
Suhasa B Kodandaramaiah1, Daniel Aharoni2, Emily A Gibson3
1University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.
Neurophotonics
|October 1, 2024
Summary
This editorial concludes a special series on open-source neurophotonic tools. It highlights advancements in accessible technologies for neuroscience research.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Biotechnology
- Optical Engineering
Background:
- The field of neurophotonics has seen rapid advancements.
- Open-source tools offer significant potential for democratizing neuroscience research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conclude the Neurophotonics special series.
- To emphasize the importance and impact of open-source neurophotonic tools.
Main Methods:
- Review and synthesis of contributions to the special series.
- Discussion of the implications of open-source technologies.
Main Results:
- The series successfully showcased a range of innovative open-source neurophotonic tools.
- Open-source approaches are accelerating progress in neuroscience.
Conclusions:
- The integration of open-source tools is crucial for the future of neurophotonics.
- Continued development and adoption of these tools will benefit the broader neuroscience community.
