Wireless neurosensor for full-spectrum electrophysiology recordings during free behavior

Neuron. 2014 Dec 17;84(6):1170-82. doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2014.11.010. Epub 2014 Dec 4.

Abstract

Brain recordings in large animal models and humans typically rely on a tethered connection, which has restricted the spectrum of accessible experimental and clinical applications. To overcome this limitation, we have engineered a compact, lightweight, high data rate wireless neurosensor capable of recording the full spectrum of electrophysiological signals from the cortex of mobile subjects. The wireless communication system exploits a spatially distributed network of synchronized receivers that is scalable to hundreds of channels and vast environments. To demonstrate the versatility of our wireless neurosensor, we monitored cortical neuron populations in freely behaving nonhuman primates during natural locomotion and sleep-wake transitions in ecologically equivalent settings. The interface is electrically safe and compatible with the majority of existing neural probes, which may support previously inaccessible experimental and clinical research.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cerebral Cortex / physiology
  • Electrodes, Implanted*
  • Electrophysiology / instrumentation*
  • Electrophysiology / methods
  • Macaca mulatta
  • Male
  • Neurons / physiology
  • Sleep / physiology
  • Telemetry / instrumentation*
  • Telemetry / methods
  • Wakefulness / physiology
  • Walking / physiology