Optical Brain-Computer Interface: Using a Miniscope to Detect Multi-Neuronal Dynamics during Cognition-Related Events

In this shortform book, Sun, French, and Unnithan explore state- of- the- art optical recording techniques, with a focus on the revolutionary miniaturized fluorescence microscope - the miniscope - for real- time and in vivo monitoring of multi- neuronal dynamics during cognition- related events. The miniscope is a powerful tool that allows real- time in vivo optical recording of multi- neuronal activity in freely moving animals.This book highlights the use of the miniscope in the context of the hippocampus, a brain region crucial for memory and cognition.The authors employ a combination of theoretical concepts, practical applications, and illustrative case studies to deliver a comprehensive understanding of optical recording techniques.They provide step- by- step guides for using the miniscope, offer insights into data analysis, and discuss its implications in the context of hippocampal research and brain- computer interfaces.Readers will gain profound insights into the role of the hip