Cortical representations of different modalities can be modified by sensory learning. Our
previous studies in the barrel cortex showed that expansion of the cortical representation of …

In order to understand the processing of sensory information in different behavioral
situations we recorded evoked potentials (EP) to stimulation of a single vibrissa in the barrel …

In rat barrel cortex, evoked potentials (EPs) to vibrissa stimulation can be divided into two
distinct classes according to the relative contribution of their principal components. Our …

This volume presents a rare occasion where scholars from Europe, North Africa and North
America share their research programs and findings revolving around an important theme …

We investigated cortical activity in response to abstract and representational paintings in
artists and non-artists. Participants engaged in visual inspection of works of art and recalled …

Sensory experience and learning can modify cortical body maps. We have previously
reported that 3 days of classical conditioning, in which stimulation of a row of whiskers was …

Behavioural reactions to sensory stimuli vary with the level of arousal, but little is known
about the underlying reorganization of neuronal networks. In this study, we use chronic …

Objectives: The evoked potential recorded by a single electrode in rat's barrel cortex after
whisker stimulation was shown to be composed of two main principal components shifted in …

To examine whisker barrel evoked response potentials in chronically implanted rats during
behavioral learning with very fast response times, rats must be calm while immobilized with …

Investigations into the physiological mechanisms of sleep control require an animal
psychomotor vigilance task (PVT) with fast response times (< 300ms). Rats provide a good …