title: Comprehensive imaging of cortical networks.
abstract: Neural computations are implemented by activity in spatially distributed neural circuits. Cellular imaging fills a unique niche in linking activity of specific types of neurons to behavior, over spatial scales spanning single neurons to entire brain regions, and temporal scales from milliseconds to months. Imaging may soon make it possible to track activity of all neurons in a brain region, such as a cortical column. We review recent methodological advances that facilitate optical imaging of neuronal populations in vivo, with an emphasis on calcium imaging using protein indicators in mice. We point out areas that are particularly ripe for future developments.
authors.affiliation: Janelia Research Campus, HHMI, Ashburn VA 20147, United States.
authors.forename: Simon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Peron
authors.affiliation: Janelia Research Campus, HHMI, Ashburn VA 20147, United States.
authors.forename: Tsai-Wen
authors.initials: TW
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.affiliation: Janelia Research Campus, HHMI, Ashburn VA 20147, United States. Electronic address: svobodak@janelia.hhmi.org.
authors.forename: Karel
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Svoboda
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002118:Calcium / Q000378:metabolism*; D002540:Cerebral Cortex / Q000502:physiology*; D009415:Nerve Net / Q000502:physiology*; D059906:Neuroimaging / Q000379:methods*; D009474:Neurons / Q000502:physiology*; D061848:Optical Imaging / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D002118:Calcium