On-line analysis of biosignals for the automation of total and specific sleep deprivation in the rat

A computer-based system that automates sleep studies, including sleep deprivation paradigms, is described. The system allows for total or REM-specific sleep deprivation and is based on a reliable, fast-responding, on-line state detection algorithm linked to a dependable intervention device. Behavior...

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Main Authors: ENNIO A VIVALDI, ALEJANDRO BASSI, JORGE ESTRADA, IGNACIO GARRIDO, JAVIER DÍAZ, ADRIÁN OCAMPO-GARCÉS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-12-01
Series:Biological Research
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0716-97602008000400009