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  • Bioengineering
  • Computational Neuroscience

Background:

  • In vitro neural systems offer unexplored potential for advanced computing.
  • A need exists for versatile, scalable interfaces for multimodal neural interaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an accurate, modular, customizable, and portable recording/stimulation solution for in vitro neural systems.
  • To enable a complete signal chain from neural substrates to data analysis and cloud storage.

Main Methods:

  • A reconfigurable platform supporting multiple industry standards.
  • Maskless photolithography for custom micro-electrode array (MEA) fabrication.
  • Integration of electrical/optical stimulation and fluidic interfaces.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated utility and robustness across diverse neural cultures (primary neurons, stem cell-derived neurons, brain slices, 3D tissue mimics).
  • Enabled concurrent calcium imaging and long-term electrophysiological recordings.
  • Achieved over a tenfold cost reduction compared to existing solutions.

Conclusions:

  • The
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  • system provides an end-to-end solution for neural electrophysiology.
  • Its open-source and affordable nature facilitates broad dissemination and adoption.
  • The technology caters to expanding needs in both conventional and unconventional neuroscientific research.