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With less than one week left until #BIOMAG2024, our team, and our partners MAG4HEALTH are looking forward to meeting you and speaking about how OPM-MEG can help your research. Our teams have carefully picked out two talks on the subject where you can learn about the latest advancements in the technique: Tuesday 12:00 - 12:15 - Jean-Michel Badier, MEG laboratory, Universitè de Aix-Marseille, Marseille, France. 4He-OPM. An alternative. Comparisons with cryogenic MEG based on simultaneous recordings with intracerebral stereo-EEG. Wednesday 12:18 - 12:36 Matthieu le Prado, Mag4Health. Filming your brain in action: development of MEG systems based on Helium OPMs for research and medical applications. New to OPM-MEG? Learn more about the technique here: https://lnkd.in/ehqrDeuy #OPM #MEG #Neuroimaging #Neuroscience

Pangolin Scales project with Anouk Wipprecht 🥰🥰! Anouk has crafted a dress with 64 integrated actuators (32 movable scales, 32 LEDs), and g.tec has connected it to our 1024-channel BCI system, realized with g.Pangolin 🥰🥰🥰. The g.Pangolin electrodes comprise grids with 16 channels each. By situating 64 channels on the human scalp, we can record from 1024 EEG channels. Initially, EEG data from Megi was recorded to calibrate the BCI system, and then, through the dress's API, the actuators were controlled in real-time. 👉To learn more about the Pangolin Dress: https://lnkd.in/d2H2g-uc 👉To read more about the BCI system: https://lnkd.in/dP_Y4iGm 👉To learn more about g.tec: https://lnkd.in/gnZryzQQ 👉To get an offer for the setup: https://lnkd.in/dPuTcsWA #BCI #EEG #gtecmedical #neurotechnology #neuroscience #braincomputerinterface

Day 2️⃣ at #FENS2024 Did you know that 🐭 are skilled climbers? 📌 The importance of vertical activity in rodents is often an underestimated aspect in motor function and #behavior, and hence the analysis of XY position only is a limitation in many current studies. To overcome this limitation, Ugo Basile has engineered the unique and innovative Climbing Test. The device, developed in collaboration with the laboratory of Prof. Sidney Negus from Virginia Commonwealth University, provides valuable insights into #physiology, behavior, and responses to environmental and #genetic factors, making it an essential component of biological and #biomedical studies involving these rodents. ➡️ Learn more about Climbing Test by Ugo Basile: https://lnkd.in/dbw2Z3s7 📍Join us at Federation of European Neuroscience Societies - FENS Forum 2024 to learn more about our revolutionary Climbing Test. Visit us at booth 201 to discover more about our innovative solutions! #Neuroscience #ResearchInnovation #ClimbingTest #MotorFunction #ScientificExcellence

Pangolin Scales project with Anouk Wipprecht 🥰🥰! Anouk has crafted a dress with 64 integrated actuators (32 movable scales, 32 LEDs), and g.tec has connected it to our 1024-channel BCI system, realized with g.Pangolin 🥰🥰🥰. The g.Pangolin electrodes comprise grids with 16 channels each. By situating 64 channels on the human scalp, we can record from 1024 EEG channels. Initially, EEG data from Megi was recorded to calibrate the BCI system, and then, through the dress's API, the actuators were controlled in real-time. 👉To learn more about the Pangolin Dress: https://lnkd.in/d2H2g-uc 👉To read more about the BCI system: https://lnkd.in/dP_Y4iGm 👉To learn more about g.tec: https://lnkd.in/gnZryzQQ 👉To get an offer for the setup: https://lnkd.in/dPuTcsWA #BCI #EEG #gtecmedical #neurotechnology #neuroscience #braincomputerinterface

🚀 Thrilled to Share! 🚀 We're proud to announce our latest review paper, "Basic Models to Advanced Systems: Harnessing the Power of Organoids-Based Microphysiological Models of the Human Brain," is now published in #Biofabrication, IOP Publishing ! Understanding the complexities of the human brain in health and disease remains a significant challenge in neuroscience. Traditional animal models fall short in accurately mirroring human biology, necessitating the development of more predictive models. Our review explores the evolution of advanced in vitro systems like organoids, assembloids, and microphysiological systems (MPSs), which bridge the gap by offering more accurate representations of human brain biology. Special thanks to all the authors: Katherine Boylin, Grace Aquino, Michael Purdon, Kimia Abedi, and Magdalena Kasendra. This milestone is particularly significant for Katherine Boylin, who recently graduated in BME - University of Cincinnati while performing her Co-OP research project at Cincinnati Children's, as this is her first peer-reviewed publication. Congratulations, Katherine! 🎉 📖 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eRGdsGYs #Neuroscience #Organoids #MicrophysiologicalSystems #Biofabrication #ScientificResearch #OrganOnChip

As we enter 2024, Dr. Dylan Edwards shares updates from MRRI and reflections on the New Year in our latest blog post. https://lnkd.in/gjGMGkU8 #neurorehabilitation #neuroscience #research #MRRI

Meet Dr. Fanny Elahi, MD, PhD, a dedicated neurologist-neuroscientist at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and learn why she joined the Target ALS IRC (Independent Review Committee). At Target ALS, fairness and transparency are at the core of our review process. The Independent Review Committee (IRC), composed of leading experts from academia and industry, makes all funding decisions independently. This ensures that every research application is evaluated fairly, free from any organizational bias or conflicts of interest. No IRC member can apply for or receive Target ALS funding for their own work, and there are no preset limits on the number of grants awarded each cycle, allowing the best research to receive support. Dr. Elahi’s commitment and expertise highlight the collaborative efforts at Target ALS to accelerate research and bring innovative treatments to patients. Her work exemplifies the dedication and interdisciplinary approach necessary to tackle ALS. #ALSResearch #TargetALS #ScientificInnovation #Neuroscience #ResearchCollaboration #EndALS #FairFunding #TransparentReview

A recent study by Wang et al. has unveiled new insights into how the biological clock, located in the #suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), encodes the time of the day. This was achieved through interdisciplinary research applying machine learning methods to large-scale calcium imaging data of SCN neurons. The study reveals that population-level #calcium signals predict hourly time and that there are distinct functional subtypes of neurons, visible as modular ripple-like patterns, in the SCN space. All SCN #neurons contribute uniformly in time computation, and each module has a unique representation of time features. These findings provide a deeper understanding of the mechanisms underlying the function of the mammalian central circadian pacemaker and shed light on the organization of time representation in the SCN. Read the full article for more details of these groundbreaking findings here: https://lnkd.in/dVA2GktD  #neuroscience #circadianrhythm #Cellresearch #CR #cells

In our issue, we spotlight #Neuroscience advancements, providing a comprehensive look at the innovations driving this fascinating field forward. Explore thought-provoking articles, industry perspectives, and more from Bentham Science. 📖 Read more: https://bit.ly/41m0zYJ #SciencePublishing #ResearchImpact #BenthamScience Connect with our community and stay updated on upcoming webinars and events!

Measuring Action Potential Propagation Velocity in Murine Cortical Axons https://lnkd.in/g5cNaNVs This recent protocol measures Action Potential (AP) propagation in axons, targeting ultra-thin axons optically with SBFI-filled pipettes. Conducting dual somatic and axonal recordings at 5–7 locations allows for precise insights, analyzing 500–600 sweeps for comprehensive AP data. This method not only identifies trigger zones but also calculates AP velocities, providing key advancements in understanding brain function. Work by researchers: Oron David Kotler, Yana Khrapunsky, and Ilya Fleidervish at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev 🧠🔬 #Neuroscience #BrainResearch #ActionPotential Have a protocol to share with the scientific community? Explore publishing with Bio-protocol at https://lnkd.in/dt_igxRi #bioprotocol #reproducibility #reproduciblescience #openaccess