Researchers put little hats on cats to measure their brainwaves
Initially, the researchers wanted to see if they could feasibly use EEG, or electroencephalogram, to identify brain signals in cats living with osteoarthritis, a chronic, painful condition that affects around a quarter (25.
Why Scientists Are Crocheting Adorable Wool Hats for Cats
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Cats in hats: The important reason scientists are dressing cats in these adorable wool caps
Now, in a groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Neuroscience Methods, researchers have developed a non-invasive method to monitor brain activity in awake cats using electroencephalography (EEG) using knitted hats fitted with electrodes.
Cats in the Hats: New Technique Transforms How Scientists Scan Cats’ Brains
Canadian scientists crafted small wool caps to securely hold electrodes in place, preventing cats from shaking them off during chronic pain tests. In a world-first, veterinary scientists at the University of Montreal have successfully developed a method to scan the brains of awake cats,
Knitted Beanie Hats Help Record Cat Brain Activity
A knitted beanie hat fitted with electrodes enables researchers to conduct EEG scans on cats while awake. | Neuroscience
Study: Cats in little crocheted hats shed light on feline chronic pain
Our feline overlords aren't particularly known for obeying commands from mere humans, which can make it difficult to study their behaviors in controlled laboratory settings. So a certain degree of ingenuity is required to get usable results—like crocheting adorable little hats for kitties taking part in electroencephalogram (EEG) experiments.
Recording the cats in the hats: Veterinary scientists monitor brain activity with innovative wool caps
In a world first, veterinary scientists at Université de Montréal have found a way to scan the brains of cats while they're awake, using electrodes concealed under specially knitted wool caps.
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Knit wit: 1st-ever cat cap that measures brain activity without sedation
Typically, monitoring brain activity requires sedating the cats, which could be stressful and uncomfortable for them.
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