Probing neuronal activity with genetically encoded calcium and voltage fluorescent indicators

Monitoring neural activity in individual neurons is crucial for understanding neural circuits and brain functions. The emergence of optical imaging technologies has dramatically transformed the field of neuroscience, enabling detailed observation of large-scale neuronal populations with both cellula...

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Main Authors: Masayuki Sakamoto, Tatsushi Yokoyama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-06-01
Series:Neuroscience Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168010224000762
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Summary:Monitoring neural activity in individual neurons is crucial for understanding neural circuits and brain functions. The emergence of optical imaging technologies has dramatically transformed the field of neuroscience, enabling detailed observation of large-scale neuronal populations with both cellular and subcellular resolution. This transformation will be further accelerated by the integration of these imaging technologies and advanced big data analysis. Genetically encoded fluorescent indicators to detect neural activity with high signal-to-noise ratios are pivotal in this advancement. In recent years, these indicators have undergone significant developments, greatly enhancing the understanding of neural dynamics and networks. This review highlights the recent progress in genetically encoded calcium and voltage indicators and discusses the future direction of imaging techniques with big data analysis that deepens our understanding of the complexities of the brain.
ISSN:0168-0102