Topic: silicon probes

We trained five rats to perform a complex auditory-guided task in a large environment (diameter 160 cm) with twelve nose-poke ports. To obtain rewards, rats had to position themselves at specific locations indicated by sounds. Despite the nontrivial task, rats reached high success rates within two 70-minute sessions. We modeled the task as a Markov Decision Process. Observed rat trajectories resembled the model's optimal policies. However, while optimal policies were deterministic, observed behavior was non-deterministic. We introduced non-deterministic, information-limited policies that reali

Join us for a comprehensive introduction to multielectrode recording technologies for in vivo neurophysiology. Whether you are new to the field or have experience with one type of technology, this webinar will provide you with information about a variety of technologies, with a main focus on Neuropixels probes. Dr Kris Schoepfer, US Product Specialist at Scientifica, will provide an overview of multielectrode technologies available to record from one or more brain areas simultaneously, including: DIY multielectrode probes; Tetrodes / Hyperdrives; Silicon probes; Neuropixels. Dr Sylvia Schröd

Open-source tools are gaining an increasing foothold in neuroscience. The rising complexity of experiments in systems neuroscience has led to a need for multiple parts of experiments to work together seamlessly. This means that open-source tools that freely interact with each other and can be understood and modified more easily allow scientists to conduct better experiments with less effort than closed tools. Open Ephys is an organization with team members distributed all around the world. Our mission is to advance our understanding of the brain by promoting community ownership of the tools w