When to Trigger
Activate this skill when the user mentions:
- fMRI, EEG, MEG, PET, MRI brain imaging
- Neural circuits, synaptic transmission, neurotransmitters
- Cognitive experiments, reaction time, psychophysics
- Brain regions, Brodmann areas, connectome
- Neurological disorders (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, epilepsy)
- Computational neuroscience, spiking neural networks, Hodgkin-Huxley
- Brain-computer interfaces (BCI), neural decoding
Step-by-Step Methodology
- Define the neuroscience question - Specify level of analysis (molecular, cellular, circuit, systems, cognitive, behavioral). Identify target brain regions or networks.
- Experimental design - For imaging studies: specify modality (fMRI for spatial resolution, EEG for temporal resolution, PET for neurochemistry). Design task paradigm with proper controls, counterbalancing, and trial timing (ISI, ITI).
- Data acquisition guidance - Recommend acquisition parameters: fMRI (TR, voxel size, field strength), EEG (sampling rate, electrode montage, impedance thresholds). Specify preprocessing steps.