Platform for in-vitro study of brain tissue developed by Imec and PEIRA
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 10:01
in Biology & Nature
The nanoelectronics research centre imec and Peira, a Belgium-based manufacturer of pharmaceutical and chemical research instruments, jointly developed an innovative slice-tilting instrument for in-vitro research on brain tissue. The new tool enables long-term studying of brain cultures through electronic stimulation and read-out, essential in getting insight into the functioning of the brain.