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Guide to research techniques in neuroscience.

Elsevier ScienceDirect eBook - Neuroscience 2022 Available online

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Carter, Matt, 1978- author.
Essner, Rachel, author.
Goldstein, Nitsan, author.
Iyer, Manasi, author.
Contributor:
Carter, Matt, 1978-
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Neurosciences--Research--Methodology.
Neurosciences.
Diagnostic imaging.
Diagnostic Imaging.
Medical Subjects:
Diagnostic Imaging.
Genre:
Electronic books.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (1 volume)
Edition:
Third edition. / Matt Carter, Rachel Essner, Nitsan Goldstein, Manasi Iyer.
Place of Publication:
London, UK : Academic Press, 2022.
Contents:
Front Cover
Guide to Research Techniques in Neuroscience
Copyright
Contents
Preface
Introduction
LEVELS OF INVESTIGATION
APPROACHES TO STUDYING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Examining Case Studies
Screens
Description
Manipulation
UNDERSTANDING TECHNIQUES IN NEUROSCIENCE
1
Noninvasive Brain Imaging
STRUCTURAL BRAIN IMAGING TECHNIQUES
Cerebral Angiography
Computerized Tomography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The Electromagnetic Basis of MRI Technology
Generating an Image
Selecting a "Slice" of Brain to Image
Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging
FUNCTIONAL BRAIN IMAGING TECHNIQUES
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Positron Emission Tomography
Single-Proton Emission Computerized Tomography
Electroencephalography
Magnetoencephalography
Optical Imaging
FUNCTIONAL IMAGING EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND ANALYSIS
Planning the Experiment
Practical Considerations
Experimental Paradigm of a Functional Imaging Experiment
Task Paradigms
Pilot Experiments
Planning an Experiment that Uses Human Subjects
Conducting the Experiment
Working With Human Subjects
Data Acquisition
Manipulating Neural Activity During an Experiment
Postexperimental Data Analysis
Data Analysis
Preparation of Figures
CONCLUSION
SUGGESTED READING AND REFERENCES
2
Animal Behavior
CONSIDERATIONS FOR CHOOSING AND PERFORMING A BEHAVIORAL ASSAY
Choosing an Appropriate Model Organism
Choosing an Appropriate Behavioral Paradigm
Variability in Individuals
Using Animal Behavior as a Model for Human Behavior
RODENT BEHAVIORAL PARADIGMS
Locomotor Activity
Running Wheel
Homecage Activity
Open Field Test
Motor Coordination and Balance
Rotarod
Footprint Pattern Assay
Hanging Wire Assay
Vertical Pole Test
Sensory Function
Visual Cliff Assay
Startle Response Assay
Taste/Flavor Assays
Olfaction Assays
Nociception
Tail Flick Assay
Hargreaves Assay
Hot Plate Assay
Von Frey Assay
Formalin Assay
Spatial Learning and Memory
Morris Water Maze
Barnes Maze
Radial Arm Maze
Virtual Reality Mazes
Nonspatial Learning and Memory
Novel Object Recognition
Delayed Match to Sample/Nonmatch to Sample Task
Attention and Impulsivity
Go/No-go Task
Five Choice Serial Reaction Time Task
Reward-Related Behaviors
Self-Administration
Conditioned Place Preference/Avoidance Assay
Real-Time Place Preference Assay
Social Behaviors
Resident-Intruder Assay
Social Approach/Avoidance
Anxiety
Open Field Test
Elevated Plus Maze
Defensive Marble Burying
Geller-Seifter Conflict Test
Depression
Forced Swim Test (Porsolt Test)
Tail Suspension Assay
Sucrose Preference Test
DROSOPHILA BEHAVIORAL PARADIGMS
Locomotor Behavior
Flight
Vision Assays
Taste Assays
Notes:
Previous edition: published as by Matt Carter, Jennifer C. Shieh. 2015.
Includes bibliographical references.
Print version record.
Other Format:
Print version: Carter, Matt, 1978-. Guide to research techniques in neuroscience.
ISBN:
9780323915618
0323915612
OCLC:
1311598402
Access Restriction:
Restricted for use by site license.

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