Frontiers in Neuroscience (Jun 2023)

Development of a synchronous recording and photo-stimulating electrode in multiple brain neurons

  • Qingping Zhang,
  • Qingping Zhang,
  • Qingping Zhang,
  • Wei Jing,
  • Wei Jing,
  • Wei Jing,
  • Shiping Wu,
  • Shiping Wu,
  • Shiping Wu,
  • Mengzheng Zhu,
  • Mengzheng Zhu,
  • Mengzheng Zhu,
  • Jingrui Jiang,
  • Jingrui Jiang,
  • Jingrui Jiang,
  • Xiang Liu,
  • Xiang Liu,
  • Xiang Liu,
  • Dian Yu,
  • Dian Yu,
  • Dian Yu,
  • Long Cheng,
  • Long Cheng,
  • Long Cheng,
  • Bin Feng,
  • Bin Feng,
  • Jianbin Wen,
  • Jianbin Wen,
  • Jianbin Wen,
  • Feng Xiong,
  • Youming Lu,
  • Youming Lu,
  • Youming Lu,
  • Huiyun Du,
  • Huiyun Du,
  • Huiyun Du

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fnins.2023.1195095
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 17

Abstract

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The investigation of brain networks and neural circuits involves the crucial aspects of observing and modulating neurophysiological activity. Recently, opto-electrodes have emerged as an efficient tool for electrophysiological recording and optogenetic stimulation, which has greatly facilitated the analysis of neural coding. However, implantation and electrode weight control have posed significant challenges in achieving long-term and multi-regional brain recording and stimulation. To address this issue, we have developed a mold and custom-printed circuit board-based opto-electrode. We report successful opto-electrode placement and high-quality electrophysiological recordings from the default mode network (DMN) of the mouse brain. This novel opto-electrode facilitates synchronous recording and stimulation in multiple brain regions and holds promise for advancing future research on neural circuits and networks.

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