Is it possible to record neurons firing?

Aerozord · 01-11-2013, 06:38 PM

So brain mapping is done by measuring blood flow and EM spikes since we dont have the fidelity to record actual neurons firing. This got me wondering, is that the only barrier?

I was trying to think about how it would work if we did. Human brain processes information faster than anything we can make. Would that be an issue or would a recording just be more like snap shots and thus processing power of the technology isn't a barrier?

01-11-2013, 06:38 PM	#1
Aerozord So we are clear Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Former murder capital of the world Posts: 13,824	Is it possible to record neurons firing? So brain mapping is done by measuring blood flow and EM spikes since we dont have the fidelity to record actual neurons firing. This got me wondering, is that the only barrier? I was trying to think about how it would work if we did. Human brain processes information faster than anything we can make. Would that be an issue or would a recording just be more like snap shots and thus processing power of the technology isn't a barrier? __________________ "don't hate me for being a heterosexual white guy disparaging slacktivism, hate me for all those murders I've done."