Modelling and analysis of local field potentials for studying the function of cortical circuits

Einevoll, G.T., Kayser, C., Logothetis, N.K. and Panzeri, S. (2013) Modelling and analysis of local field potentials for studying the function of cortical circuits. Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 14, pp. 770-785. (doi: 10.1038/nrn3599)

Full text not currently available from Enlighten.

Abstract

The past decade has witnessed a renewed interest in cortical local field potentials (LFPs) - that is, extracellularly recorded potentials with frequencies of up to ∼500 Hz. This is due to both the advent of multielectrodes, which has enabled recording of LFPs at tens to hundreds of sites simultaneously, and the insight that LFPs offer a unique window into key integrative synaptic processes in cortical populations. However, owing to its numerous potential neural sources, the LFP is more difficult to interpret than are spikes. Careful mathematical modelling and analysis are needed to take full advantage of the opportunities that this signal offers in understanding signal processing in cortical circuits and, ultimately, the neural basis of perception and cognition.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Kayser, Professor Christoph
Authors: Einevoll, G.T., Kayser, C., Logothetis, N.K., and Panzeri, S.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Psychology & Neuroscience
Journal Name:Nature Reviews Neuroscience
Publisher:Nature Publishing Group
ISSN:1471-003X
ISSN (Online):1471-0048

University Staff: Request a correction | Enlighten Editors: Update this record