NeuroLogger is a truly unique and elegant solution for wireless recording of EEG activity in animals as small as mice or bigger. This cutting-edge and field-proven technology was developed at the University of Zurich on flying homing pigeons and adapted and industrialized to the needs of mouse endophenotyping by NewBehavior
General features
a complete EEG recording device with 4 channels
pre-amplifiers and raw data storage plugs directly into an electrode connector on the head of the animal
plug in – record – plug-out – download and analyze
recording from home cage or in test boxes of any complexity
recording from multiple animals in social settings
wireless synchronization with trigger signals for precise analysis
built-in movement sensor measuring whether animal rests or walks
timing signals for matching with external events can be added
sleep (REM, non REM), wake
Applications
screening for sleep disorders and epilepsy in large samples of mice
analysis of evoked and event-related field potentials
selective attention and hippocampal activity
monitoring drug effects
...and much more, depending on your creativity!
Comparison to traditional EEG measurement devices
NeuroLogger vs. telemetry
NeuroLogger vs. cabled systems
animals can move both indoors or outdoors
no limitations by distance
no more implantation and exchange of bulky batteries
no more bulky and expensive receiver plates under cages
no more electronic frequency problems: keep dozens of loggers in one room
recording from multiple animals in social settings
wireless synchronization with trigger signals for precise analysis
integrated movement sensor informs whether animal rests or walks
add timing signals for matching with external events
no more twisting wires – animals can move freely
no more restricted test arenas
much reduced artifacts
recording from home cage or in test boxes of any complexity
precise tracking of animal movements by video camera is possible