posted on 2015-06-23, 12:02authored byHernan Gonzalo Rey, Carlos Pedreira, Rodrigo Quian Quiroga
Spike sorting is a crucial step to extract information from extracellular recordings. With new recording opportunities provided by the development of new electrodes that allow monitoring hundreds of neurons simultaneously, the scenario for the new generation of algorithms is both exciting and challenging. However, this will require a new approach to the problem and the development of a common reference framework to quickly assess the performance of new algorithms. In this work, we review the basic concepts of spike sorting, including the requirements for different applications, together with the problems faced by presently available algorithms. We conclude by proposing a roadmap stressing the crucial points to be addressed to support the neuroscientific research of the near future.
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Citation
Brain Research Bulletin, 2015, 119 (Pt B), pp. 106-117
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/Organisation/COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING/Department of Engineering