The DREAM implant: A Lightweight, Modular and Cost-Effective Implant System for Chronic Electrophysiology in Head-fixed and Freely Behaving Mice
bioRxiv – February 26, 2024
Source: medRxiv/bioRxiv/arXiv
Summary
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking implant system that enhances chronic electrophysiology in mice, allowing for more effective study of brain activity during behavior. This innovative, lightweight design is modular and cost-effective, improving usability while maintaining stability. It offers a promising leap forward in neuroscience research.
Abstract
Chronic electrophysiological recordings in rodents have significantly improved our understanding of neuronal dynamics and their behavioral relevance. However, current methods for chronically implanting probes present steep trade-offs between cost, ease of use, size, adaptability and long-term stability.