To understand the neural basis of cognitive functions such as perception, emotion, communication, and elaborate motor control, we adopt various techniques in our studies. We record electrical activities in the brain, e.g., single unit recording and electroencephalography, and analyze its relationships with behavior. We examine neuronal connections in the brain using neurotracing technique, and investigate the impacts of neurotransmitters and hormones on brain functions and behavior. To analyze the complicated behavior of primates, we develop new experimental apparatus and behavioral tasks. We also examine human brain activities using fMRI. 

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