An Open-Source Wireless Electrophysiological Complex for In Vivo Recording Neuronal Activity in the Rodent’s Brain

Abstract

Multi-electrode arrays (MEAs) are a widely used tool for recording neuronal activity both in vitro/ex vivo and in vivo experiments. In the last decade, researchers have increasingly used MEAs on rodents in vivo. To increase the availability and usability of MEAs, we have created an open-source wireless electrophysiological complex. The complex is scalable, recording the activity of neurons in the brain of rodents during their behavior. Schematic diagrams and a list of necessary components for the fabrication of a wireless electrophysiological complex, consisting of a base charging station and wireless wearable modules, are presented.

Keywords

• wireless wearable module
• printed circuit board
• base charging station
• electrical circuit diagram
• software
• neuronal activity