Publications [#275299] of Miguel A. Nicolelis

Papers Published

1. Nicolelis, MAL; Ribeiro, S (2006). Seeking the neural code.. Scientific American, 295(6), 70-77. [doi]
   (last updated on 2023/06/01)

   Abstract:
   The process through which the electrical pulses occurring across the brain is translated into information is discussed. The electrical pulses passing through central nervous system translate into thoughts, emotions and sensations, to understand the neural languages. These electrical signals are conveyed through many peripheral nerves throughout the body that are connected through brain, thus forming the neural circuits called somatosensory system. Receptive field term is used by the sensory neurophysiologists to define the stimulated skin area that causes the neurons to respond by action potentials. Anesthetized rat models were used for the verification of the procedure, and whiskers were found on the individual neurons located in their multiple cortical barrels. The individual neuron was able to respond to the deflection of whiskers. The new technique of addition of electrode materials have made the permanent implantation of the recording devices in the brains.