Methods of Neuroscience

Methods of Neuroscience

1. Imaging The Brain

   • X-RAYS:
   • CAT Scan - Computer Assisted Tomography
   • PET Scan - Positron Emission Tomography
   • MRI Scan - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
   • rTMS Scan - Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
   • MEG Scan - Magnetoencephalography
   • Contrast X-Rays
   • fMRI Scan - Functional Magnetic Imaging
     • BOLD signal
   • Paired Image Subtraction Method

2. Recording Activity

   • EEG - Electroencephalography
   • Averaged Auditory Evoked Potential
   • EMG - Electromyography
   • EOG - Electrooculography
   • Skin Conductance
   • Cardiovascular Activity
     • ECG - Electrocardiogram

3. Damaging the Brain

   • On Purpose
     • Stereotaxic Surgery
     • Lesion Methods
       • Aspiration Lesion
       • Radio Frequency Lesion
       • Knife Cuts
       • Cryogenic Blockage
     • Electrophysiological Recording methods
       • Intracellular Unit Recording
       • Multiple-Unit Recording
       • Extracellular Unit Recording
       • Invasive EEG Recording
   • By Accident

4. Stimulating/Disrupting Brain ACtivity

   • Pharmacological Methods
     • Chemical Lesions
     • 2-Deoxyglucose Technique
     • Immunocytochemistry
   • Genetic Method
     • Twin Studies
     • Gene Knockout Texhniques

5. Studying Behaviour

   • Neurosychological Testing
     • IQ test
     • Token Test - quick test language ability
   • Language lateralisation
     • Sodium Amytal Test
   • Memory Test
   • Animal Behaviour
     • Open Field Test
     • Food Aversion
     • Radial Arm Maze