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Multi-array silicon probes with integrated optical fibers: light-assisted perturbation and recording of local neural circuits in the behaving animal.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20529127     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Recordings of large neuronal ensembles and neural stimulation of high spatial and temporal precision are important requisites for studying the real-time dynamics of neural networks. Multiple-shank silicon probes enable large-scale monitoring of individual neurons. Optical stimulation of genetically targeted neurons expressing light-sensitive channels or other fast (milliseconds) actuators offers the means for controlled perturbation of local circuits. Here we describe a method to equip the shanks of silicon probes with micron-scale light guides for allowing the simultaneous use of the two approaches. We then show illustrative examples of how these compact hybrid electrodes can be used in probing local circuits in behaving rats and mice. A key advantage of these devices is the enhanced spatial precision of stimulation that is achieved by delivering light close to the recording sites of the probe. When paired with the expression of light-sensitive actuators within genetically specified neuronal populations, these devices allow the relatively straightforward and interpretable manipulation of network activity.
Authors:
Sébastien Royer; Boris V Zemelman; Mladen Barbic; Attila Losonczy; György Buzsáki; Jeffrey C Magee
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2010-06-07
Journal Detail:
Title:  The European journal of neuroscience     Volume:  31     ISSN:  1460-9568     ISO Abbreviation:  Eur. J. Neurosci.     Publication Date:  2010 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-07-08     Completed Date:  2011-01-25     Revised Date:  2011-03-03    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8918110     Medline TA:  Eur J Neurosci     Country:  France    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  2279-91     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Janelia Farm Research Campus, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Action Potentials / physiology
Animals
Behavior, Animal / physiology
Electric Stimulation* / instrumentation,  methods
Electrophysiology* / instrumentation,  methods
Light*
Mice
Neurons / cytology,  physiology*
Neuropsychological Tests
Optical Fibers*
Photic Stimulation* / instrumentation,  methods
Rats
Recombinant Fusion Proteins / genetics,  metabolism
Silicon / chemistry*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
//Howard Hughes Medical Institute; //Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Recombinant Fusion Proteins; 7440-21-3/Silicon

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