Brain mapping [[electronic resource] ] : the methods / / edited by Arthur W. Toga, John C. Mazziotta

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910784565703321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Amsterdam ; ; Boston, : Academic Press, c2002
• ISBN: 1-281-03738-9; 9786611037383; 1-4294-9839-0; 0-08-052828-7
• Edizione: [2nd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (900 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): TogaArthur W; MazziottaJohn C
• Disciplina: 612.8/2 21; 612.82
• Soggetti: Brain mapping - Methodology; Brain - Localization of functions
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover; Brain Mapping: The Methods; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; Part I: Introduction; Chapter 1. Introduction to Cartography of the Brain; I. Introduction to Cartography; II. The Dimensions of a Brain Map; III. The Full Scope of Brain Mapping; IV. Relationships to Other Biological Maps; V. Stereotaxy; VI. Nomenclature; VII. Detection Devices; VIII. Brain Maps: Content and Format; IX. Summary; References; Chapter 2. Time and Space; I. Introduction; II. Critical Variables in Brain Mapping Techniques; III. The Concept of Resolution; IV. Sampling; V. Sites AccessedVI. Invasiveness; VII. Conclusions; References; Part II: Surface-Based Data Acquisition; Chapter 3. Optical Imaging of Neural Structure and Physiology: Confocal Fluorescence Microscopy in Live Brain Slices; I. Introduction; II. Live Brain Slice Preparation and Culture; III. Labeling Neuronal and Glial Cells in Brain Tissue Slices; IV. Imaging Methodology; V. Application: Mapping Neural Structure and Physiology in Developing Brain Slices; VI. Conclusions and Future Prospects; References; Chapter 4. Voltage and Calcium Imaging of Brain Activity: Examples from the Turtle and the MouseI. Why (and Why Not) Voltage and Calcium Imaging; II. Signal Type; III. Dyes; IV. Amplitude of the Voltage or Calcium Change; V. Noise in the Optical Measurements; VI. Light Sources; VII. Optics; VIII. Cameras; IX. Comparison of Local Field Potential and Voltage-Sensitive Dye Recording; X. Voltage-Sensitive Dye Recording in the Turtle Olfactory Bulb; XI. Calcium Dye Recording in the Mouse Olfactory Bulb; XII. Intrinsic Imaging and Fluorescence Signals from In Vivo Mammalian Brain; XIII. Summary and Future DirectionsReferences; Chapter 5. Optical Imaging Based on Intrinsic Signals; I. Introduction; II. Sources of Intrinsic Signals and Wavelength Dependency; III. Preparation of an Animal for Optical Imaging; IV. The Apparatus; V. Data Acquisition; VI. Data Analysis for Mapping Functional Architecture; VII. Chronic Optical Imaging; VIII. Optical Imaging of the Human Neocortex; IX. Combining Optical Imaging with Other Techniques; X. Applications; XI. Comparison of Intrinsic Optical Imaging with Other Imaging Techniques; XII. Conclusions and Outlook; References; Chapter 6. Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and ImagingI. Introduction; II. Optical Window for Noninvasive Studies; III. Other Optical Parameters Relevant for Near-Infrared Studies; IV. Technical Approaches for Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Imaging; V. Physiological Parameters of NIRS Measurements; VI. Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Imaging: Applications; VII. Practical Aspects of NIRS Measurements; VIII. Problems and Perspectives; References; Chapter 7. Dynamic Measurements of Local Cerebral Blood Flow: Examples from Rodent Whisker Barrel Cortex; I. Why Measure Local Cerebral Blood Flow?; II. Function and Structural Contexts
• Sommario/riassunto: Investigation of the functional architecture of the human brain using modern noninvasive imaging techniques is a rapidly expanding area of research. A proper knowledge of methodology is needed to appreciate the burgeoning literature in the field. This timely publication provides an excellent catalogue of the main techniques.The authors offer an invaluable analysis of mapping strategies and techniques, providing everything from the foundations to the major pitfalls and practical applications of the modern techniques used in neuroimaging. Contains over 1000 full color pages with more tha