The electrical properties of a neuron paint a picture of its development and function. A new user-friendly and accessible tool developed at the Waisman Center allows scientists to analyze the electrical activity of individual neurons – rather than clusters – using a process known as spike sorting. The free tool is available online for other researchers to access.
human iPSC-derived neurons
Anita Bhattacharyya, PhD – Slide of the Week
Formation of synapses, the connections among nerve cells, is a critical process in brain development.