New Open-Source Tech for Interfacing with Neurons: Researchers Unveil Breakthrough

Mind in Vitro Unveils a Cost-Effective, Open-Source System for Neural Interactions

In a groundbreaking study featured in Advanced Science, researchers from the Mind in Vitro (MiV) project have developed a cost-effective, open-source in vitro system for studying neural interactions. The project aims to better understand the functions of neurons in complex systems like the brain and eventually utilize in vitro neural networks for computation. Led by a highly interdisciplinary team, the MiV study introduces an innovative approach to measuring neuron activity using micro-electrode array (MEA) technology. The system offers enhanced control, precision, and scalability, with over 500 electrodes compared to the standard 60-electrode commercial system. Additionally, the MiV system is ten times cheaper to build and can be customized to suit various experimental settings. The hardware and software models for the MiV system are freely available online, allowing researchers worldwide to access this revolutionary technology.