Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A March 2011 PMID 21383146

Genetic visualization with an improved GCaMP calcium indicator reveals spatiotemporal activation of the spinal motor neurons in zebrafish.

Akira Muto, Masamichi Ohkura, Tomoya Kotani, Shin-ichi Higashijima, Junichi Nakai, Koichi Kawakami

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  • The study developed an improved genetically encoded calcium indicator called GCaMPHS and created transgenic zebrafish to visualize spinal motor neuron activation during spontaneous muscle contractions in early development.
  • Using calcium imaging, researchers observed that motor neurons on both sides of the zebrafish trunk activate periodically and in synchrony, reflecting coordinated muscle movements, with contralateral neurons activating alternately.
  • The findings revealed a rostral-to-caudal wave of motor neuron activation during early behavior, demonstrating the coordinated activity of spinal motor circuits, and showcased the GCaMP-Gal4FFUAS system as a powerful tool for studying neural circuits in zebrafish.

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Today at 5:15 EST I'll be doing a stream talking about the new plan for the neuron project and how this time we'll succeed in connecting neurons to a computer (and so much more!). Come hang out! https://t.co/3A4jBGwAoS

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