Protocol for chronic electroencephalography, fiber photometry, and silicon probe recordings in the Syrian hamster
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) exhibits a unique metabolic physiology, including the ability to enter hypometabolic states. While this species represents a powerful model for studying the neuronal basis of metabolic control and brain-state transitions, its use is limited due to the lack of detailed protocols for chronic neuronal measurements. Here, we present a step-by-step protocol for chronic surgical implantation and multimodal neuronal recordings in Syrian hamsters. We describe steps for electroencephalography (EEG), fiber photometry, and multi-channel silicon probe recordings.
Source: STAR Protocols
Language: English
Subfield: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,550
Funders: Support for Pioneering Research Initiated by the Next Generation, Naito Foundation, Takeda Science Foundation, Sumitomo Foundation, Uehara Memorial Foundation, Saneyoshi Scholarship Foundation, Mochida Memorial Foundation for Medical and Pharmaceutical Research, Astellas Foundation for Research on Metabolic Disorders, Murata Science Foundation, Ono Pharmaceutical, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Japan Science and Technology Agency, Precursory Research for Embryonic Science and Technology
Awards: オーストラリアドラゴンを用いた睡眠時神経活動の機構と役割の解明, 離散的な意識の進化：無意識からアプローチする比較生物学的研究, Developing an in vitro brain tissue that learns, 爬虫類前障の細分化とその機能解析, Physiological role of long-lasting suppression of noradrenergic neurons in the locus coeruleus induced by prostaglandin E2, G4415132369, G4457757529, Physiological role of sustained suppression of neural activity by prostaglandin E2, Unraveling the molecular basis of "yawning" in the brain, G9000926037, G9000926526, G9000927335, G9000929239, G9000929286
OpenAlex ID: W7220405142