Acute brain slices

We also use the microelectrode array (MEA) system for recording brain spiking activity. We freshly isolate and slice the brains from the mouse or Suncus murinus. We are able to record spontaneous spiking activity from the hippocampus, brainstem and cerebellum.

Freshly isolated brain from Suncus murinus.

Brain being sliced by a tissue chopper.

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Brain slices separated under dissecting microscope.

A brainstem slice placed onto a MEA chip.

Clustering neuronal spikes.

Sorting spikes.