Methods for modifying electrical currents in neuronal circuits

Details Methods for modifying electrical currents in neuronal circuits Methods for modifying electrical currents in neuronal circuits

2007-10-16

2007-10-16

Smith, Ruth S. (Department: 3737)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

C600S427000, C600S436000, C600S544000, C601S002000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10135137

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed herein are methods for modifying electrical currents in brain circuits through the simultaneous use of focused ultrasound pulse (FUP) and an existing brain-imaging system, such as a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) system. The methods are used for research, treatment and diagnosis of psychiatric, neurological, and neuroendocrine disorders whose biological mechanisms include brain circuits. The methods include the simultaneous steps of applying FUP to a live neuronal circuit within a brain and monitoring a brain image produced by a brain imaging system during the application of FUP.

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