From Pregnancy to Menopause: Studies of Physical Activity, Behavior, and Energy Balance in Mice
Sharon Ladyman and Vicki Vieira-Potter share their research on the effects of hormones and pregnancy on daily activity in mice.
The Brain as a Whole: Executive Neurons and Sustaining Homeostatic Glia
Carl Petersen and Alexei Verkhratsky share their research on homeostatic neuroglia and imaging of neuronal network function.
#ExpertAnswers: Artem Shatillo & Zsolt Lenkei on Functional Ultrasound Imaging
Experts discuss how functional ultrasound imaging in awake head-fixed mice can help advance basic neuroscience and neurovascular research, as well as preclinical drug discovery.
Functional Ultrasound (fUS) Imaging in the Brain of Awake Behaving Mice
Experts discuss how functional ultrasound imaging in awake head-fixed mice can help advance basic neuroscience and neurovascular research, as well as preclinical drug discovery.
Obesity Webinar Series 2020
A webinar series focused on late-breaking research and discovery relating to the physiological mechanisms of obesity-related disease.
Optogenetics Telemetry – Shining a Light on Long-Term Optogenetic Stimulation with Telemetry
Dr. Sarah-Jane Guild provides an introduction to optogenetics, discusses the advantages of implantable optogenetics telemetry and reviews data collection using the Kaha Sciences Optogenetics system.
Odor delivery with the 220A Olfactometer from Aurora Scientific
Chris Rand discusses the updated 200A Olfactometer from Aurora Scientific. He walks through setting up the system before sharing best practices, all while demonstrating the integral functions of the system.
#ExpertAnswers: Robert Gould and Michael Girand on Utilizing EEG to Study Sleep, Substance Use and CNS Disorders
Robert Gould and Michael Girand discuss methods and applications for the use of EEG as a biomarker for sleep, substance use disorder and CNS disorders.
#ExpertAnswers: Konrad Juczewski and Mary Ann Go on Place Cell Mapping and Stress Monitoring
Konrad Juczewski and Mary Ann Go discuss 2-photon imaging of hippocampal place cells and on stress monitoring in head-fixed, awake and behaving mice.
#ExpertAnswers: Ralph Lydic and Tally Largent-Milnes on the Opioid Epidemic
Ralph Lydic and Tally Largent-Milnes discuss physiological mechanisms behind the opioid epidemic and present their research on the effects of opioids on sleep and respiratory depression in preclinical mouse models.
Place Cell Mapping and Stress Monitoring in Head-Fixed Mice Navigating an Air-Lifted Homecage
Scientists present data on 2-photon imaging of hippocampal place cells and on stress monitoring in head-fixed awake behaving mice.
Harnessing EEG Methods to Improve Basic and Translational Research for CNS Disorders
Dr. Robert Gould and Mike Girand discuss methods and applications for the use of EEG as a highly translational biomarker for sleep, substance use disorder and CNS disorders.
Understanding Physiological Mechanisms of Opioid Addiction: Advancements in CNS and Respiratory Endpoint Measurement
Experts discuss how opioids affect sleep and respiratory depression in preclinical mouse models.
#ExpertAnswers: Sarah Stuart, Jon Pacios-Filardo, Alexander Dityatev, Weilun Sun, and Norbert Hájos on Neurophysiology
Five experts from the University of Bristol, the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, and the Hungarian Academy of Sciences answer questions from a webinar where they present methodology and research findings from neurophysiological studies in head-fixed, behaving mice.
#ExpertAnswers: Marcio Furtado on EEG Monitoring in the Study of Experimental Epilepsy
Marcio Furtado discusses the importance of anomalous EEG detection to study experimental epilepsy, why continuous EEG monitoring at a high sampling rate is critical to properly detect seizures, and how to effectively deal with large telemetry data sets.
fNIR Applications and Solutions
An essential webinar for scientists interested in functional Near-Infrared Optical Imaging (fNIR) technology and how they can use it for cognitive neuroscience research.
EEG and Telemetry: Best Practices for Managing Large Data Sets to Investigate Key Aspects of Epilepsy in Rodent Models
This webinar is essential for researchers interested in the use of continuous EEG telemetry for seizure assessment in rodent epilepsy models.
Single-Cell Electrophysiology and 2-Photon Imaging in Awake Mice with 2D-Locomotion Tracking
Scientists present case studies featuring single-cell electrophysiology and 2-photon microscopy in head-fixed, behaving mice.
#ExpertAnswers: Téa Tsaava, Chris Langdale, & Martin Schüttler on Nerve Cuff Electrodes
In this episode of Expert Answers, listen as Téa Tsaava, PhD, Chris Langdale, & Martin Schüttler, PhD discuss the technological background of nerve cuff electrodes.
Utilizing Nerve Cuff Electrodes for in vivo Peripheral Nerve Research
Experts discuss novel cuff electrodes for in vivo peripheral nerve research, including the importance of electrode design, how to select the right cuff, implantation techniques and application results from nerve stimulation and blocking.
#ExpertAnswers: Melissa Caras, Dan Sanes & Bradley Barth on Wireless Recording and Stimulation Technologies for in vivo Electrophysiology
Experts discuss and respond to questions regarding technological advancements and novel application of head-mounted and implantable, wireless sensors for neural recording and stimulation in freely moving animals.
Wireless Recording and Stimulation Technologies for in vivo Electrophysiology in Conscious, Freely Behaving Rodents
Scientists discuss technological advancements and present novel application of new head-mounted, wireless sensors for neural recording and stimulation in conscious, freely moving animals.
#ExpertAnswers: Andrew Klein on Neural Data Processing
Andrew Klein discusses how to improve signal quality, data recordability and approaching complex applications of spike sorting using Plexon’s OmniPlex software.
Online Neural Data Processing with Plexon OmniPlex: Referencing, Sorting and Online Manipulation
Learn the fundamentals of Plexon's OmniPlex software, including how to improve signal quality, data recordability, and approach complex applications of spike sorting.