Topic: high-field preclinical scanners

Over the last few years, substantial research efforts have been directed toward the field of awake fMRI in preclinical rodent models. The spread of high-field preclinical scanners as well as the translational potential of fMRI data make this a critical topic for neuroscience. However, because MRI is highly sensitive to movement, animals’ awake recordings remain a challenging task. Nowadays, head-fixation systems are the most common method to address the problem, as anesthesia strongly affects brain function. Although numerous effective constriction setups are available for mice, a user friendl