bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 6, 2023
Deep
brain
stimulation
(DBS)
is
a
powerful
tool
for
the
treatment
of
circuitopathy-related
neurological
and
psychiatric
diseases
disorders
such
as
Parkinson's
disease
obsessive-compulsive
disorder,
well
critical
research
perturbing
neural
circuits
exploring
neuroprostheses.
Electrically-mediated
DBS,
however,
limited
by
spread
stimulus
currents
into
tissue
unrelated
to
course
treatment,
potentially
causing
undesirable
patient
side
effects.
In
this
work,
we
utilize
infrared
(INS),
an
optical
neuromodulation
technique
that
uses
near
mid-infrared
light
drive
graded
excitatory
inhibitory
responses
in
nerves
neurons,
facilitate
spatially
constrained
DBS
paradigm.
INS
has
been
shown
provide
cortical
neurons
and,
unlike
other
techniques,
does
not
require
genetic
modification
target.
We
show
produces
graded,
biophysically
relevant
single-unit
with
robust
information
transfer
thalamocortical
circuits.
Importantly,
activation
from
thalamic
more
response
profiles
than
conventional
electrical
stimulation.
Owing
observed
spatial
precision
INS,
used
deep
reinforcement
learning
closed-loop
control
circuits,
creating
real-time
representations
stimulus-response
dynamics
while
driving
precise
firing
patterns.
Our
data
suggest
can
serve
targeted
dynamic
paradigm
both
open
DBS.
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 2, 2024
Cerebral
neural
electronics
play
a
crucial
role
in
neuroscience
research
with
increasing
translational
applications
such
as
brain-computer
interfaces
for
sensory
input
and
motor
output
restoration.
While
widely
utilized
decades,
the
understanding
of
cellular
mechanisms
underlying
this
technology
remains
limited.
Although
two-photon
microscopy
(TPM)
has
shown
great
promise
imaging
superficial
electrodes,
its
application
to
deep-penetrating
electrodes
is
technically
difficult.
Here,
novel
device
integrating
transparent
microelectrode
arrays
glass
microprisms,
enabling
electrophysiology
recording
stimulation
alongside
TPM
across
all
cortical
layers
vertical
plane,
introduced.
Tested
Thy1-GCaMP6
mice
over
4
months,
integrated
demonstrates
capability
multisite
electrophysiological
recording/stimulation
simultaneous
calcium
imaging.
As
proof
concept,
impact
microstimulation
amplitude,
frequency,
depth
on
activation
patterns
investigated
using
setup.
With
future
improvements
material
stability
single
unit
yield,
multimodal
tool
greatly
expands
optical
from
brain
entire
column,
opening
new
avenues
neurotechnology
development.
STAR Protocols,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
5(2), С. 103027 - 103027
Опубликована: Апрель 27, 2024
Electrical
stimulation
provides
a
clinically
viable
approach
for
treating
neurological
disorders.
Here,
we
present
protocol
recording
neural
activity
evoked
by
electrical
in
mice
using
two-photon
calcium
imaging.
We
detail
steps
chronically
implanting
head
fixation
bar,
stimulating
electrode,
and
glass
imaging
window.
additionally
describe
the
procedures
viral
injections
awake
head-fixed
recordings.
For
complete
details
on
use
execution
of
this
protocol,
please
refer
to
Dadarlat
et
al.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Май 12, 2024
Deep
brain
stimulation
of
central
thalamus
(CT-DBS)
has
potential
for
modulating
states
consciousness,
but
it
can
also
trigger
spike-wave
discharges
(SWDs).
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Июль 26, 2024
Abstract
Compared
to
the
rapidly
growing
literature
on
transcranial
electrical
stimulation
(tES)
in
humans,
research
into
mechanisms
underlying
neuromodulation
by
tES
using
in-vivo
animal
models
is
but
still
relatively
rare.
Such
research,
however,
key
overcoming
experimental
limitations
humans
and
essential
build
a
detailed
understanding
of
consequences
that
can
ultimately
lead
development
targeted
effective
therapeutic
applications
noninvasive
brain
stimulation.
The
sheer
difference
scale
geometry
between
human
contributes
complexity
designing
interpreting
studies.
Here
we
extend
previous
approaches
model
intracranial
electric
fields
generate
predictions
be
tested
with
recordings.
Although
toolbox
has
general
applicability
could
used
predict
for
any
study
mice,
illustrate
its
usage
comparing
high-density
multi-electrode
montage
more
traditional
two
electrode
montage.
Our
simulations
show
both
montages
produce
strong
focal
homogeneous
areas.
However,
produces
field
perpendicular
visual
cortical
surface,
which
expected
result
larger
changes
neuronal
excitability.
Highlights
-
EFMouse
novel,
open-source,
Matlab-based
simulator
mouse
brain.
quantifies
focality
homogeneity
regions
Allen
Mouse
Brain
Atlas.
Focal
produced
or
five
montages.
A
lumbar
return
generates
surface.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 10, 2024
ABSTRACT
Electrical
stimulation
is
a
powerful
tool
for
investigating
and
modulating
brain
activity,
as
well
treating
neurological
disorders.
However,
understanding
the
precise
effects
of
electrical
on
neural
activity
has
been
hindered
by
limitations
in
recording
neuronal
responses
near
stimulating
electrode,
such
artifacts
electrophysiology
or
obstruction
field
view
imaging.
In
this
study,
we
introduce
novel
device
fabricated
from
conductive
polymers
that
transparent
therefore
compatible
with
optical
imaging
techniques.
The
manufactured
using
combination
microfabrication
inkjet
printing
techniques
flexible,
allowing
better
adherence
to
brain’s
natural
curvature.
We
characterized
properties
electrode
evaluated
its
performance
an
anesthetized
mouse.
Furthermore,
combined
experimental
data
finite-element
model
in-vivo
setup
estimate
maximum
electric
highly
can
generate
mouse
brain.
Our
findings
indicate
high
300
V/m,
demonstrating
potential
studying
manipulating
range
relevant
human
applications.
Overall,
work
presents
promising
approach
developing
versatile
new
tools
apply
study
stimulation.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 12, 2024
ABSTRACT
Transcranial
Ultrasound
Stimulation
(TUS)
can
noninvasively
and
reversibly
perturb
neuronal
activity,
but
the
mechanisms
by
which
ultrasound
engages
brain
circuits
to
induce
functional
effects
remain
unclear.
To
elucidate
these
interactions,
we
applied
TUS
cortex
of
awake
mice
concurrently
monitored
local
neural
activity
at
acoustic
focus
with
two-photon
calcium
imaging.
We
show
that
evokes
highly
focal
responses
in
three
canonical
populations,
cell-type-specific
dose
dependencies.
Through
independent
parametric
variations,
demonstrate
evoked
collectively
scale
time-average
intensity
stimulus.
Finally,
using
computational
unmixing
propose
a
physiologically
realistic
cortical
circuit
model
predicts
TUS-evoked
as
result
both
direct
network
interactions.
Our
results
provide
first
evidence
TUS’s
on
shed
light
complex
underlying
effects,
paving
way
for
deployment
clinical
settings.
Functional
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(fMRI)
is
a
pivotal
tool
for
mapping
neuronal
activity
in
the
brain.
Traditionally,
observed
hemodynamic
changes
are
assumed
to
reflect
of
most
common
type:
excitatory
neurons.
In
contrast,
recent
experiments,
using
optogenetic
techniques,
suggest
that
fMRI-signal
instead
reflects
inhibitory
interneurons.
However,
these
data
paint
complex
picture,
with
numerous
regulatory
interactions,
and
where
different
experiments
display
many
qualitative
differences.
It
therefore
not
trivial
how
quantify
relative
contributions
cell
types
combine
all
observations
into
unified
theory.
To
address
this,
we
present
new
model-driven
meta-analysis,
which
provides
quantitative
explanation
data.
This
analysis
allows
quantification
contribution
types:
BOLD-signal
from
cells
<20
%
50-80
comes
Our
also
mechanistic
experiment-to-experiment
differences,
e.g.
biphasic
vascular
response
dependent
on
stimulation
intensities
an
emerging
secondary
post-stimulation
peak
during
longer
stimulations.
summary,
our
study
new,
consensus-view
supporting
larger
role
interneurons
fMRI.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 6, 2023
Deep
brain
stimulation
(DBS)
is
a
powerful
tool
for
the
treatment
of
circuitopathy-related
neurological
and
psychiatric
diseases
disorders
such
as
Parkinson's
disease
obsessive-compulsive
disorder,
well
critical
research
perturbing
neural
circuits
exploring
neuroprostheses.
Electrically-mediated
DBS,
however,
limited
by
spread
stimulus
currents
into
tissue
unrelated
to
course
treatment,
potentially
causing
undesirable
patient
side
effects.
In
this
work,
we
utilize
infrared
(INS),
an
optical
neuromodulation
technique
that
uses
near
mid-infrared
light
drive
graded
excitatory
inhibitory
responses
in
nerves
neurons,
facilitate
spatially
constrained
DBS
paradigm.
INS
has
been
shown
provide
cortical
neurons
and,
unlike
other
techniques,
does
not
require
genetic
modification
target.
We
show
produces
graded,
biophysically
relevant
single-unit
with
robust
information
transfer
thalamocortical
circuits.
Importantly,
activation
from
thalamic
more
response
profiles
than
conventional
electrical
stimulation.
Owing
observed
spatial
precision
INS,
used
deep
reinforcement
learning
closed-loop
control
circuits,
creating
real-time
representations
stimulus-response
dynamics
while
driving
precise
firing
patterns.
Our
data
suggest
can
serve
targeted
dynamic
paradigm
both
open
DBS.