Scalp Preparation
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A Novel Scalp Acupuncture-based Method to Target the Hand Motor Hotspot for Non-invasive Brain Stimulation
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This protocol introduces a scalp acupuncture-based method for localizing the primary motor cortex (M1) hotspot for the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) muscle and validates its effectiveness against the conventional C3 site.
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Simultaneous Scalp Electroencephalography (EEG), Electromyography (EMG), and Whole-body Segmental Inertial Recording for Multi-modal Neural Decoding
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Development of an effective brain-machine-interface (BMI) system for restoration and rehabilitation of bipedal locomotion requires accurate decoding of user's intent. Here we present a novel experimental protocol and data collection technique for simultaneous non-invasive acquisition of neural activity, muscle activity, and whole-body kinematics during various locomotion tasks and conditions.
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Preparing Undercut Model of Posttraumatic Epileptogenesis in Rodents
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2011
Partially isolated cortex (“undercut”) is an efficient animal model of posttraumatic epileptogenesis. Here we demonstrate how to make a novel surgical device and use it to make more precise and consistent lesions to generate this model.
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Visual Evoked Potential Recordings in Mice Using a Dry Non-invasive Multi-channel Scalp EEG Sensor
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2018
We designed a dry-type 16 channel EEG sensor which is non-invasive, deformable, and re-usable. This paper describes the whole process from manufacturing the proposed EEG electrode to signal processing of visual evoked potential (VEP) signals measured on a mouse scalp using a dry non-invasive multi-channel EEG sensor.
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Preparation of Epoxides
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2023
Overview Epoxides result from alkene oxidation, which can be achieved by a) air, b) peroxy acids, c) hypochlorous acids, and d) halohydrin cyclization. Epoxidation with Peroxy Acids Epoxidation of alkenes via oxidation with peroxy acids involves the conversion of a carbon–carbon double bond to an epoxide using the oxidizing agent meta-chloroperoxybenzoic acid, commonly known as MCPBA. Since the O–O bond of peroxy acids is very weak, the addition of electrophilic oxygen of peroxy acids to...
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Parting or trimming hair exposes a more accessible area of skin and can help equipment or sampling materials contact the intended site. This matters when researchers need consistent placement across participants. Managing hair also reduces interference from surface oils, debris, or obstructed access, supporting more reliable measurements and treatment procedures involving the scalp.
Each step addresses a different preparation need. A suitable cleanser removes oils and debris, while an antiseptic may be added when the protocol requires it. Allowing the scalp to dry before placement helps ensure that equipment or sampling materials contact the prepared surface under consistent conditions, reducing contamination and improving procedural reliability.
Standardization limits differences caused by inconsistent hair management, surface cleanliness, antiseptic use, or drying time. When participants receive comparable preparation, investigators can better distinguish study-related findings from preparation-related variation. This strengthens reproducibility across participants and experimental conditions, which is particularly important for scalp biopsies, tumor assessments, monitoring, and imaging studies.
A typical sequence begins by parting or trimming hair to expose the target area. The scalp is then cleaned with a suitable cleanser to remove oils and debris. An antiseptic is applied when required by the protocol, followed by drying before equipment or sampling materials are placed. Consistent sequencing helps maintain comparable conditions.
Antiseptic use should follow the requirements of the clinical or research protocol rather than being assumed for every procedure. The cleanser addresses oils and debris, whereas the antiseptic provides an additional preparation step when specified. Recording whether this step was used can help preserve consistency when comparing participants, samples, measurements, or treatment conditions.
Careful preparation can support several scalp-focused cancer research activities, including biopsies, cutaneous tumor assessment, physiological monitoring, and imaging. For biopsies and sampling, an accessible, consistently prepared surface supports placement of materials. For monitoring and imaging, reducing surface-related variability can improve contact quality and help investigators compare observations across participants and experimental conditions.