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Welcome to the wiki pages of the Aplysia Biodynamics Study Group at Case Western Reserve University. This front page is intended to provide general information for the public about the group. All other pages are password protected. For access contact Dr. Chiel or Dr. Thomas.

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1 Background
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Background

The marine mollusk Aplysia californica has served as a model system for understanding the cellular and biophysical basis of learning, memory, recovery from injury, neural development, and motivational state, among other areas of study. Our laboratory has focused on understanding the neural and biomechanical basis of feeding behavior in Aplysia. Over the last few years, we have used electrophysiological techniques, computer modeling, magnetic resonance imaging, and biomechanical measurements to characterize the feeding appartus of Aplysia (which is known as the buccal mass) and its neural control. We are currently working on the following projects:

(1) Modeling the biomechanics of the buccal mass

(2) Developing novel wireless electrode arrays that can record and stimulate neural activity

(3) Developing novel algorithms for recognizing and compressing spike activity

(4) Developing statistical models and measures of behavioral changes due to learning in individual animals

(5) Exploring diamond-coated electrodes for recording, stimulation, and voltammetry

--Hjc 16:26, 15 May 2007 (EDT)

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RIBMS

Some members of the Aplysia Biodynamics Study Group serve as mentors in Case Western Reserve University's undergraduate program in Research at the Interface of the Biological and Mathematical Sciences.

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