Revealing neuronal function through microelectrode array recordings

MEJ Obien, K Deligkaris, T Bullmann… - Frontiers in …, 2015‏ - frontiersin.org
Microelectrode arrays and microprobes have been widely utilized to measure neuronal
activity, both in vitro and in vivo. The key advantage is the capability to record and stimulate …

State-of-the-art MEMS and microsystem tools for brain research

JP Seymour, F Wu, KD Wise, E Yoon - Microsystems & …, 2017‏ - nature.com
Map** brain activity has received growing worldwide interest because it is expected to
improve disease treatment and allow for the development of important neuromorphic …

A review on mechanical considerations for chronically-implanted neural probes

A Lecomte, E Descamps… - Journal of neural …, 2018‏ - iopscience.iop.org
This review intends to present a comprehensive analysis of the mechanical considerations
for chronically-implanted neural probes. Failure of neural electrical recordings or stimulation …

Multiplexed, high density electrophysiology with nanofabricated neural probes

J Du, TJ Blanche, RR Harrison, HA Lester… - PloS one, 2011‏ - journals.plos.org
Extracellular electrode arrays can reveal the neuronal network correlates of behavior with
single-cell, single-spike, and sub-millisecond resolution. However, implantable electrodes …

A 0.0046-mm2 Two-Step Incremental Delta–Sigma Analog-to-Digital Converter Neuronal Recording Front End With 120-mVpp Offset Compensation

D Wendler, D De Dorigo, M Amayreh… - IEEE Journal of Solid …, 2022‏ - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This article presents a recording front end for high-density CMOS neuronal probes with in
situ digitization and electrode offset voltage compensation. The analog front end (AFE) is …

Space-dependent representation of objects and other's action in monkey ventral premotor gras** neurons

L Bonini, M Maranesi, A Livi, L Fogassi… - Journal of …, 2014‏ - jneurosci.org
The macaque ventral premotor area F5 hosts two types of visuomotor gras**
neurons:“canonical” neurons, which respond to visually presented objects and underlie …

Mirror neuron activation prior to action observation in a predictable context

M Maranesi, A Livi, L Fogassi, G Rizzolatti… - Journal of …, 2014‏ - jneurosci.org
A fundamental capacity of social animals consists in the predictive representation of
upcoming events in the outside world, such as the actions of others. Here, we tested the …

A wireless multi-channel recording system for freely behaving mice and rats

D Fan, D Rich, T Holtzman, P Ruther, JW Dalley… - PloS one, 2011‏ - journals.plos.org
To understand the neural basis of behavior, it is necessary to record brain activity in freely
moving animals. Advances in implantable multi-electrode array technology have enabled …

Oscillatory activity in the medial prefrontal cortex and nucleus accumbens correlates with impulsivity and reward outcome

NA Donnelly, T Holtzman, PD Rich… - PloS one, 2014‏ - journals.plos.org
Actions expressed prematurely without regard for their consequences are considered
impulsive. Such behaviour is governed by a network of brain regions including the prefrontal …

Compact silicon-based optrode with integrated laser diode chips, SU-8 waveguides and platinum electrodes for optogenetic applications

M Schwaerzle, O Paul, P Ruther - Journal of Micromechanics and …, 2017‏ - iopscience.iop.org
We report on a compact optrode, ie a MEMS-based, invasive, bidirectional neural interface
allowing to control neural activity using light while neural signals are recorded nearby. The …