Mouse Olfactory Bulb Optogenetic Stimulation Timing Data

Data from an optogenetic study explores the behavioral relevance of timing in the olfactory system. Mice were trained to discriminate virtual odors differing by as little as 13 ms, based on sniff-triggered, dynamic stimulation of mitral/tufted cells. The dataset supports analysis of high transient information transmission rates in olfaction.

Use Cases

• Analyze the relationship between sniff-phase and discrimination of virtual odor movies devoid of temporal dynamics.
• Investigate the behavioral relevance of patterned activation within the bulbar response using optogenetic stimulation data.
• Model the timing information generated by mitral/tufted cell activity relative to odor sampling.
• Examine the distinguishability of virtual odors based on precise timing differences as low as 13 ms.

Strengths

• Data originates from a published study demonstrating precise behavioral discrimination of timing differences as low as 13 ms.
• Includes experimental data using sniff-triggered, dynamic, 2-D optogenetic stimulation of specific cell types (mitral/tufted cells).
• Dataset is associated with research exploring high transient information transmission rates in the mammalian olfactory system.

Limitations

• The specific data structure, file formats, row count, and column definitions are unknown from the provided input.
• Data scope is limited to the experimental conditions and mouse models described in the associated study.
• No sample data or detailed schema is available to assess the exact variables and measurements recorded.

Provenance

Source

Dryad digital repository.

Collection Method

Generated from optogenetic experiments using sniff-triggered stimulation and behavioral assays in mice.

Freshness

Last updated on 2020-06-24.