Guide to Research Techniques in Neuroscience

An up-to-date reference on neuroscience techniques that is essential for new and experienced researchers

Matt Carter (Author), Rachel Essner (Author), Nitsan Goldstein (Author), Manasi Iyer (Author)

9780128186466, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 29 March 2022

414 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.6 cm, 0.68 kg

Modern neuroscience research is inherently multidisciplinary, with a wide variety of cutting edge new techniques to explore multiple levels of investigation. This Third Edition of Guide to Research Techniques in Neuroscience provides a comprehensive overview of classical and cutting edge methods including their utility, limitations, and how data are presented in the literature. This book can be used as an introduction to neuroscience techniques for anyone new to the field or as a reference for any neuroscientist while reading papers or attending talks.

1. Whole Brain Imaging
2. Animal Behavior
3. Stereotaxic Surgeries
4. Electrophysiology
5. Microscopy
6. Visualizing Nervous System Structure
7. Visualizing and Measuring Neural Dynamics
8. Manipulating Neural Activity
9. Identifying Genes and Proteins of Interest
10. Molecular Cloning and Recombinant DNA Technology
11. Gene Delivery Strategies
12. Making and using transgenic organisms
13. Cell culture techniques
14. Biochemical assays and intracellular signaling

Subject Areas: Biology, life sciences [PS], Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences [MF]