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Studying the Neural Basis of Adaptive Locomotor Behavior in Insects
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Cited by 12 •
2011
We describe a method to record motor activity, timed to the electrically recorded tarsal contact signal in a tethered insect, walking on a slippery surface. This is used to study the neural basis of adaptive behavior under reduced influence of mechanical interaction between legs through the substrate.
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Accrual Basis of Accounting
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2025
Accrual basis accounting records revenues and expenses when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when the associated cash is received or paid. This approach emphasizes the economic substance of transactions, aligning financial reporting with the actual timing of business activity rather than the cash flow timeline. Accrual accounting provides a comprehensive and consistent view of financial performance by recognizing income when goods or services are delivered and expenses when they...
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Cash Basis of Accounting
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2025
The cash basis of accounting records revenues and expenses strictly based on the timing of cash transactions. Under this approach, income is recognized only when cash is received, and expenses are recorded only when payments are made. This method deviates from accrual accounting, which recognizes revenues when earned and expenses when incurred, regardless of cash movement.The primary appeal of the cash basis lies in its simplicity. It suits small businesses, sole proprietors, and service-based...
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Using the Activity-based Anorexia Rodent Model to Study the Neurobiological Basis of Anorexia Nervosa
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Cited by 42 •
2015
Here we present a protocol to induce activity-based anorexia (ABA) in female adolescent mice. ABA is a condition of hyperactivity evoked by imposing food restriction on rodents with access to a running wheel. This phenomenon is being used as a model to study the underlying neurobiology of anorexia nervosa.
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Enumeration of Neural Stem Cells Using Clonal Assays
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Cited by 5 •
2016
Neural stem cells (NSCs) refer to cells which can self-renew and differentiate into the three neural lineages. Here, we describe a protocol to determine NSC frequency in a given cell population using neurosphere formation and differentiation under clonal conditions.
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Electrical signals carry information through neural circuits, while chemical transmission across synapses allows one neuron to influence another. This interaction enables coordinated processing rather than isolated cellular activity. Variations in neurotransmitter activity can therefore alter how circuits handle information, helping explain changes in perception, emotion, learning, and behavior within psychological research.
Neurotransmitters regulate communication between neurons, so changes in their activity can modify the operation of neural circuits. These changes may influence how information is processed and how psychological functions are expressed. Examining neurotransmitter activity gives psychologists and neuroscientists a biological basis for relating nervous-system processes to observable behavior and reported mental experience.
Changes in synaptic strength alter how effectively signals pass between connected neurons. When these connections adjust, neural circuits can change their information-processing patterns, providing a biological foundation for neural plasticity. This mechanism is especially relevant to learning because it links experience with lasting changes in connectivity and the functional organization of neural systems.
Connectivity determines how neural regions and cells exchange information within a circuit. Changes in those connections can influence the way the system processes information, which may affect perception, cognition, emotion, or behavior. Studying connectivity therefore helps explain why psychological functions depend not only on individual neurons, but also on the organization of their interactions.
Researchers connect the fields by examining how biological activity in the brain and nervous system relates to psychological functions. Neural mechanisms provide a biological perspective on processes studied in psychology, including cognition, development, and decision-making. This combined approach helps interpret mental activity and behavior as outcomes of interactions between neural systems and psychological processes.
This research informs studies of cognition, development, and decision-making by examining how neural activity supports these functions. It also contributes to work on perception, learning, emotion, and behavior by linking psychological outcomes to circuit communication, neurotransmitter activity, connectivity, and synaptic strength. The resulting perspective broadens psychological explanations beyond behavior alone.
Researchers can examine how altered neural function affects psychological outcomes, including changes in mental experience or behavior. Focusing on neurotransmitter activity, connectivity, and synaptic strength helps identify biological processes that may be associated with such alterations. This context supports investigation of neurological and psychiatric conditions without treating psychological symptoms as separate from nervous-system function.