Equipment

Electroporation machine with a digital display used for neuron manipulation

Electroporation machine

Electroporation allows us to genetically label and manipulate neurons.

Stereotaxic instrument shown with a demonstration mouse model

Stereotaxic instrument

This instrument allows precise viral injections into specific brain regions.

Automated stereotaxic instrument connected to a computer

Automated stereotaxic instrument

Used to create cranial windows for observing neuronal structure and activity in vivo.

Electronic von Frey instrument used for mechanical pain sensitivity testing

Electronic von Frey instrument

Used to test pain sensitivity to mechanical stimuli.

Table-top and mini two-photon microscopes with sample images

Table-top & Mini two-photon microscopes

These microscopes allow observation of neuronal structure and activity in awake or freely moving animals.

Laser microdissection system with electron microscope imagery

Laser microdissection system

Used to collect single cells for genotyping, including CRISPR‑Cas9–modified neurons.