In this episode of Expert Answers join Dan Lark, PhD and John Lighton, PhD for a very interesting conversation around integrating metabolic phenotyping with behavioral neuroscience.

Experts discuss and respond to questions regarding technological advancements and novel application of head-mounted and implantable, wireless sensors for neural recording and stimulation in freely moving animals.

Marco Weiergräber and Jennifer Teske discuss case studies highlighting the use of small animal EEG telemetry for measuring REM and non-REM sleep in rats, as well as hippocampal theta oscillations in a mouse model of Alzheimers.

David Culp and Christine van Hover discuss a unique retinal imaging system optimized for eye research using large animals.

Tonya Coulthard and Anilkumar K. Reddy discuss specific questions about best practices and how to apply noninvasive blood flow velocity measurements.

Tahl Holtzman discusses the latest neurotechnology for large-scale, high resolution extracellular single unit recording combined with optogenetics in anesthetized, head fixed and freely behaving animals.

Vaughan Macefield discusses microneurography techniques and research trends for the study of nerve stimuli and associated responses in humans.

Andrew Klein discusses how to improve signal quality, data recordability and approaching complex applications of spike sorting using Plexon’s OmniPlex software.

Dylan Sarver and Mathew Borkowski discuss how to study the mechanical properties of tendon and connective tissue samples.

Nathan Tykocki and Gerry Herrera discuss a new technology for noninvasive measurement of mouse urinary voiding frequency and volume.