Advanced Neural Functional Imaging in C. elegans Using Lab-on-a-Chip Technology

The ability to perceive and adapt to environmental changes is crucial for the survival of all organisms. Neural functional imaging, particularly in model organisms, such as , provides valuable insights into how animals sense and process external cues through their nervous systems. Because of its ful...

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Published inMicromachines (Basel) Vol. 15; no. 8; p. 1027
Main Authors Kwon, Youngeun, Kim, Jihye, Son, Ye Bin, Lee, Sol Ah, Choi, Shin Sik, Cho, Yongmin
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland MDPI AG 12.08.2024
MDPI
Subjects
Accuracy
Animal cognition
Behavior
C. elegans
calcium imaging
Genetic engineering
Imaging techniques
Lab-on-a-chip
microfluidics
neural functional imaging
Neural networks
Neurons
Neurophysiology
Organisms
Review
Technology
South Korea
C. elegans
neural functional imaging
calcium imaging
microfluidics
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Summary:The ability to perceive and adapt to environmental changes is crucial for the survival of all organisms. Neural functional imaging, particularly in model organisms, such as , provides valuable insights into how animals sense and process external cues through their nervous systems. Because of its fully mapped neural anatomy, transparent body, and genetic tractability, serves as an ideal model for these studies. This review focuses on advanced methods for neural functional imaging in , highlighting calcium imaging techniques, lab-on-a-chip technologies, and their applications in the study of various sensory modalities, including chemosensation, mechanosensation, thermosensation, photosensation, and magnetosensation. We discuss the benefits of these methods in terms of precision, reproducibility, and ability to study dynamic neural processes in real time, ultimately advancing our understanding of the fundamental principles of neural activity and connectivity.
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These authors contributed equally to this work.
Current address: Insight Expansion, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA.
ISSN:2072-666X
2072-666X
DOI:10.3390/mi15081027