The software defined implantable modular platform (STELLA) for preclinical deep brain stimulation research in rodents

• Published in: Journal of neural engineering Vol. 18; no. 5; pp. 56032 - 56051
• Main Authors: Plocksties, Franz, Kober, Maria, Niemann, Christoph, Heller, Jakob, Fauser, Mareike, Nüssel, Martin, Uster, Felix, Franz, Denise, Zwar, Monique, Lüttig, Anika, Kröger, Justin, Harloff, Jörg, Schulz, Axel, Richter, Angelika, Köhling, Rüdiger, Timmermann, Dirk, Storch, Alexander
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: IOP Publishing 01.10.2021
• Subjects: DBS stimulator; deep brain stimulation; fully implantable; lightweight; long-term; low power; open source data

Abstract Context. Long-term deep brain stimulation (DBS) studies in rodents are of crucial importance for research progress in this field. However, most stimulation devices require jackets or large head-mounted systems which severely affect mobility and general welfare influencing animals’ behavior....