Journal: Neuron
Article Title: Vagus nerve stimulation drives selective circuit modulation through cholinergic reinforcement
doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2022.06.017
Figure Lengend Snippet: a, VNS surgical approach b, Behavior timeline c, Stimulation protocol, with Reach and Success VNS applied before and after reach, respectively. d-f, Random VNS, Reach VNS, and Success VNS success rate across 14 sessions of training. g, Comparison of mean performance across all days between control and stimulated groups (Success VNS: p=0.0065, f=9.24, Random VNS: p>0.05, Reach VNS: p>0.05, REML). Shaded boxes denote s.e.m. h, Comparison of mean success rate for control and Random VNS mice during early (p=0.028, f=7.07, Student T test) and late learning (p>0.05). i, Comparison of mean success rate for control and Reach VNS mice during early and late learning (p>0.05). j, Comparison of mean success rate for control and Success VNS mice during early (p=0.0031) and late learning (p=0.0126). k&l, VNS mice performed a conditioned place preference test after 3 days being stimulated in one of two distinct rooms. m&n, In-session learning trajectories for each group. o, Comparison of within session learning between all groups across 4 days of learning. In all figures, *p < 0.05, **p < 0.01, ***p< 0.001 bars and error bars represent the mean ± s.e.m.
Article Snippet: Stimulation parameters were controlled and delivered using Master8, PulsePal, or a CLARA+Arduino system, which were connected to a stimulation isolation unit (A-M Systems, Model 2200 Analog Stimulus Isolator) to control amperage. . Light inhibition parameters For all light stimulated groups, 561 nm light was delivered continuously for 500 ms. Light was delivered through a 200 nm fiber-optic cable from a Class IIIb diode pumped solid-state laser (Cobalt) at 0.5 mW (calculated based on output efficiency from the bottom of the optical fiber).
Techniques: Comparison, Control, Conditioned Place Preference