Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Improved technique for recording single unit activity in awake animals

T J Morrow

    Brain Research Bulletin
    |January 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study presents an improved system for recording single neuron electrical activity in awake, unrestrained animals. The new technique offers advantages over previous methods for brain activity monitoring.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Ligand dynamics and protonation preferences of Rh and Ir complexes bearing an almost, but not quite, pendent base.

    Dalton transactions (Cambridge, England : 2003)·2018
    Same author

    The pharmacoeconomics of venlafaxine in depression.

    The American journal of managed care·2001
    Same author

    HEDIS measure for the management of menopause.

    The American journal of managed care·2001
    Same author

    Temporal and spatial dynamics of human forebrain activity during heat pain: analysis by positron emission tomography.

    Journal of neurophysiology·2001
    Same author

    Selective opiate modulation of nociceptive processing in the human brain.

    Journal of neurophysiology·2000
    Same author

    Attention-related, cross-modality modulation of somatosensory neurons in primate ventrobasal (VB) thalamus.

    Somatosensory & motor research·2000

    Area of Science:

    • Neuroscience
    • Bioengineering
    • Animal Models

    Background:

    • Accurate recording of neuronal electrical activity is crucial for understanding brain function.
    • Existing methods for monitoring brain activity in awake, unrestrained animals have limitations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe an improved system for recording single neuron electrical activity.
    • To provide complete construction and usage details for the new system.
    • To discuss the advantages of this technique over earlier methods.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a novel system for electrophysiological recordings.
    • Detailed description of the system's construction and implementation.
    • Methodology for recording neural signals in awake, behaving animals.

    Main Results:

    • The system enables high-fidelity recording of single neuron electrical activity.
    • The technique is suitable for awake, unanesthetized, and unrestrained animal subjects.
    • The described system demonstrates significant advantages compared to prior art.

    Conclusions:

    • The improved system offers a valuable tool for neuroscience research.
    • This technique enhances the ability to study neural circuits in naturalistic conditions.
    • The findings facilitate advancements in understanding brain function and behavior.

    Related Experiment Videos